Regional Trade Specialist

Regional Trade Specialist

The Regional Trade Specialist is a critical role within ICL’s Supply Chain, responsible for managing all the processes related to the import, export, and trade compliance of products for the company. The individual in this role will be responsible for controlling and verifying the import and export flows while also communicating information effectively and timely as required by customs brokers, freight forwarders, and interested parties. 

To accomplish these objectives, The Regional Trade Specialist should be able to learn, manage and improve existing processes, systems, and communications. Additionally, the candidate must be able to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and successfully implement those solutions within the business.

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?

• Effective communication with customs brokers, freight forwarders and customers/vendors to ensure the correct dispatch of export orders and the correct import and delivery of the company’s products within trade compliance. 
• Collect all documentation required to import and export company products.
• Import operations tracking; maintain interested parties informed about the status of the imports to US.
• Ensure the import purchase orders are entered correctly in SAP.
• Maintain export orders’ bookings and information provided by the freight forwarders updated.  
• Qualify products for Free Trade Agreements and process Free Trade Agreements forms requests.
• Support foreign customers/vendors’ inquiries related to the import and export operations. 
• Documentation and mapping of Import & Export, and Trade Compliance operational processes. 
• Review and update HTS and Schedule B codes in ICL’s ERP. 
• Maintain KPI’s information updated. 
• Collaborate with other company’s departments to improve and maximize import & export processes’ efficiency at the lowest cost possible. 
• Collaborate with other regions and the corporate office on compliance matters.
• Execute Americas International Business Strategies to achieve the goals defined for the organization. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution or 1+ years of experience in logistics or international business in lieu of Bachelor’s degree. 
• Basic knowledge of trade compliance and import & export processes. 
• Proficient in Excel and other data manipulation and analysis tools.
• SAP experience or similar ERP system experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to support the team. 
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Time management skills with the ability to make timely efficient decisions while staying organized.
• Ability to travel occasionally if the need arises.

What will set me apart?

Bilingual in Spanish.  
 
Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000
 
Annual Bonus Target: 3%, subject to plan provisions.
 
We've Got You Covered
ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:
 

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products & EpiPens)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan Assistance
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

 
Who is ICL?
ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets.  ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company's growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world’s growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet.  ICL benefits from its advantageous size, geographical spread, and operational flexibility. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate.  ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL).  The company employs more than 12,500 people worldwide, and its 2023 revenues totaled approximately $7.5 billion. To learn more about ICL, click here

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