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Accentuate Staffing is currently recruiting for a Logistics Specialist to join a pharmaceutical company in the RTP area.  This position will prepare export orders and related shipping documentation for the assigned regional international territory for the International Customer Service group. This is a long-term temporary opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares export orders and related shipping documentation and backs up co-workers during vacations and unscheduled absences.
• Works with department manager and/or supervisor to help monitor with freight forwarders, airlines and steamship companies the lowest possible transportation costs, improve delivery schedules and engage space, as needed through air and ocean management contracts.
• Handles emergency customer request including lifesaving shipment by expediting orders and coordinating the efforts of appropriate departments for positive and expeditious handling.
• Prepare invoices for international customers as requested utilizing pertinent pricing categories.
• Prioritizes and processes all in-house standard shipping orders (no charge shipments) including dry ice and hazardous materials.
• Communicates with foreign consulates for document legalization.
• Communicates to customers, product specification data, shipping arrangements, order status, and insurance claims.
• Coordinates with other departments to solve problems, which might delay, prompt shipment or otherwise compromise service to the customer.
• Maintains country information manuals with information on parcel post, ocean freight, and airfreight shipment to all countries where Division is active.
• Audits freight invoices for services received from trucking and air/ocean freight forwarders based on negotiated rate tariff.
• Communicates with ex-U.S. customers and legal entities on all matters regarding forecast, product availability, and order processing.
• Participates in training sessions, seminars, meetings, etc. associated with Export Compliance.

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree
• 2 years of work experience in a customer service and export shipping environment, or 7-10 years of applicable business experience.
• Knowledge of US Customs / Department of Commerce export regulatory law is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills in a marketing and sales environment are necessary.