International Distribution Specialist
MENTOR, OH, US, 44060
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
Position Summary
The International Distribution Specialist will be an expert on international product deployment to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective shipping of finished goods globally. You will ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by working with customer service, central planning, traffic, and freight forwarders. You will also maintain appropriate recordkeeping and provide effective liaison with carriers, freight forwarders, and governmental agencies. This position sits on the production floor and is actively working.
What You'll do as a International Distribution Specialist
- Provide and train material handlers on proper packaging and documentation procedures for finished goods shipments to international customers.
- Work with customer service, distribution centers, and freight forwarders on consolidation orders to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Serve as a distribution center expert in International shipping regulations, assess the impact on products, and take action to ensure shipping compliance with these regulations.
- Maintain proper shipping documentation on international shipments for the required length of time.
- Create and authorize standard international shipping and receiving work instructions.
- Responsible for liaisons with freight forwarders and trafficking to establish total customer satisfaction.
The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in international shipping.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Free Trade Agreements.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of computerized warehouse systems and UN/DOT shipping regulations for domestic and international shipping.
- Knowledge of IATA regulations on domestic and international hazardous shipping procedures.
What STERIS Offers
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.
Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:
- Market Competitive Pay
- Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
- Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Long/Short Term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Maternity & Paternal Leave
- Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career
Pay range for this opportunity is $39,312.50 - $48,562.50. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
MENTOR, OH, US, 44060
Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
Nearest Secondary Market: Akron
Job Segment:
Shipping and Receiving, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Distribution, Operations, Manufacturing