As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION
Join our team as an Import/Export Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you will contribute to managing international logistics operations for Chemicals and consumables. You will coordinate all aspects of importing and exporting goods while ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and quality standards with focus on Export of Chemicals. In collaboration with internal teams and external partners, you will optimize logistics processes, manage documentation, and support continuous improvement in our global supply chain operations. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for custom clearance activity for Air/Courier and Sea shipments
Coordinate with Custom House Agent for clearance activity
Ensure cargo is cleared from Customs on time as per TAT and set objectives
Coordinate with Freight forwarder for cargo pickup and follow up for expediting shipments
Coordinate with Order Processing team and Warehouse operations for required documents for pickup and custom clearance activities as per regulations
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Establishing a single point of contact for all Export related coordination for Chemicals and communicating with all the stakeholders
Maintain sound understanding of commercial documentation such as B/L, AWB, Invoice, packing list, HS codes, COO, Incoterms etc. related to Import/Export for smooth custom clearance.
Coordinating with Order processing team and Compliance team for licenses coordination for regulatory products.
Ensure timely Duty Miro and GRN are completed for smooth billing process
Ensure Shipper/Service Vendor bills are timely checked and submitted to AP team for payment process
Maintain strong business relationships with the vendors/factories/suppliers.
Responsible for advance closure of custom duty within 5 days of advance request
Adhere to proper compliance and ethical practice in all areas related to operations
Provide KPI reporting on Clearance TAT and Transit TAT and sharing pre alerts with overseas customers
Prepare MIS data to reflect cost and status of shipments and update periodically
Track and share daily reports on Shipment and updates with stakeholders
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related discipline required
3-4 years of experience post qualification in similar role
Previous experience in EXIM in a similar role is preferred
Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, customs procedures, and documentation requirements and FTAs.
Expertise in DG goods packing and shipping and IATA DG certification is preferred.
Hands-on working knowledge of SAP MM Module preferred but not essential.
Proficiency in logistics management systems and trade compliance software
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong numerical ability
Outstanding oral and written communication and coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional environment
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
Fluency in English required, additional language skills advantageous
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports
Knowledge of Incoterms and international shipping requirements
Understanding of business processes and revenue cycle with drive to meet business goals in challenging environment
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