Export Logistics Specialist

Quaker Houghton; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton seeks an Export Logistics Specialist to own and optimize the end-to-end export process for ocean, truck, and air shipments. You will collaborate with Customers, Sales, Procurement, and Manufacturing to meet OTIF targets while controlling costs.

The role requires 3–5 years in export/logistics, strong analytical skills, and experience with trade agreements. Proficiency in ACE portal and ECCN/HTS classification is a plus; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• 3-5 years of export and logistics experience or equivalent.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook; JD Edwards experience desired.
• Experience with free trade agreements and how they function desired.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a flexible environment with minimum supervision.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and follow up skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and influence skills.
• Experience in developing and driving cross-functional process improvements.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency with ACE portal; classify goods: ECCN and HTS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the export strategy; manage end-to-end export processes via ocean, truck, and air.
• Ensure compliance with export regulations including denied parties and REACH; advise on import compliance.
• Process orders and inquiries via multiple channels; update customers on pricing, confirmations, and shipping status; book shipments with Freight Forwarder.
• Maintain and update customer data/files; monitor performance metrics for order accuracy and data entry.
• Maintain certifications and classifications for NAFTA/USMCA as applicable.
• Collaborate with procurement to source external providers, freight forwarders, brokers, and compliance experts to meet service levels and cost targets.
• Analyze performance and trends and drive cross-functional improvements within the export process.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

College degree

Tools

JD Edwards

ACE portal

ECCN/HTS classification

Job description

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for end-to-end export process development and ongoing management, working with external freight and transportation providers, and providing outstanding customer service to our Customers and Quaker Houghton (QH) affiliates. This includes fast and accurate processing of orders, inquiries and return authorizations. The position will be accountable for export compliance with relevant regulations, duties, taxes and free trade agreements. This position will also be responsible for analyzing the QH export process and implementing cross-functional improvement projects to enhance the performance and efficiency of the process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the export strategy, accountable for the end-to-end process and performance of export via ocean, truck and air to achieve target On-Time In-Full (OTIF) levels at lowest cost. Responsible for effective communication and collaboration between Customers, Sales, Procurement, Product Stewardship, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
• Responsible for compliance with all export processes and regulations: Denied Parties, REACH, etc. Advise Procurement Team on import compliance.
• Review, process and follow up on orders and inquiries by telephone, fax, internet, EDI and correspondence from customers and Technical Sales Representatives. Responsible for timely customer communications including but not limited to pricing information, order confirmation and shipping status. Arrange booking of shipments with Freight Forwarder. Own, manage, maintain and update customer data and files. Maintain established performance metrics for order accuracy, volume of entries, phone volume and error rate.
• Responsible for data gathering and maintenance of free trade agreement certifications and classifications, focusing initially on NAFTA / USMCA.
• Partner with procurement to develop and deliver the strategy for external providers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and external compliance experts, to ensure compliance, target service levels, and cost.
• Responsible for analyzing performance and trends and then initiating and implementing cross-functional improvement activities to enhance performance and efficiency of the export process.

Education, Experience & Skills:

• College degree required
• 3-5 years of export and logistics experience or equivalent.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, JD Edwards experience desired.
• Experience with free trade agreements and how they function desired.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a flexible environment with minimum supervision
• Attention to detail, accuracy and follow up skills
• Excellent interpersonal and influence skills
• Experience in developing and driving cross-functional process improvements
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency with ACE portal, capability to classify goods: ECCN and HTS

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran's status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.