Global Operations Trade Coordinator

Cubic Transportation Systems; California; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems is seeking a Logistics/Export Compliance professional to manage import/export processes, monitor shipments, and drive cost-saving projects across US and international subsidiaries. The role requires knowledge of ITAR/EAR, ERP/MRP systems, and strong communication with stakeholders.

The position emphasizes compliance, documentation, and collaboration with customs teams to ensure accurate classification and reporting for international shipments.

Qualifications

• College degree in business or a technical field with 2+ years of experience
• Knowledge of ITAR and EAR desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to establish work priorities
• Integrity, initiative and decision-making skills; ability to communicate at all levels
• Knowledge of OCR and SAP desirable

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with import/export laws and regulations
• Responsible for shipment processes and procedures for all Company subsidiaries and procedures for record keeping and reporting
• Monitors shipping between all Company subsidiaries
• Identifies and implements cost-saving initiatives between US and non-US subsidiaries
• Maintains and reports metrics for the traffic/shipping function and identifies underperforming areas and corrective action
• Works cross-functionally to understand customer base and supply chain to maximize efficiencies in product movement
• Interacts with freight forwarders to ensure proper export documentation and movement of international transactions

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Education

College degree in business or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP

OCR

SAP

Job description

Business Unit

Cubic Integrated Supply Chain Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details

• Ensures compliance with import/export laws and regulations.
• Responsible for shipment processes and procedures for all Company subsidiaries and procedures for record keeping and reporting.
• Monitors shipping between all Company subsidiaries.
• The role will be tasked with identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives between US and non-US subsidiaries.
• Maintains and reports metrics applicable to the traffic/shipping function and identifies underperforming areas and corrective action.
• This position typically works under general supervision and direction.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes logistics records including electronic data bases and initiates reports to management
• Monitors exports to ensure compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation ("ITAR") and Export Administration Regulations ("EAR")
• Prepares documents such as Invoices, Packing Lists and various import/export documents necessary for international shipments
• Coordinates with the Customs team for use of Schedule B’s to ensure that all products are properly classified prior to export
• Coordinates with the Customs team controlled import records for re-exports of controlled commodities under Licensing or Exemption/exceptions
• Ensures timely notification of operations, program management, contracts and export compliance functions of any significant events in global logistics
• Monitors international freight costs and recommends most efficient, compliant and economical carriers
• Coordinates with the Shipping Team any Hazmat requirements for international shipments. Ensure due diligence based on knowledge of federal, state, local and international regulations that govern global logistics functions
• Works closely with company management at all levels to identify and meet their international logistics needs
• Works across functional areas understanding the customer base and the supply chain to maximize efficiencies in product movement.
• Interacts with freight forwarders to ensure that export documentation and movement of international transactions properly executed
• Assist with the ongoing training and instruction to company-wide personnel as regulations and the business evolve.
• Must be current with export reform efforts.
• Assist with negotiating freight rates, determination of appropriate charges for services and in developing mechanisms for reporting cost saving and forecasting.
• Interfaces with Customs Compliance and Export Compliance teams to acquire export classifications and Customs Classifications for Export transactions.
• Works with cross functional teams to assist in developing or enhancing departmental procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance in all international business activity.

Minimum Job Requirements

• College degree in business or a technical field plus a minimum of two years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in a business environment demonstrating analytical skills and ability to organize tasks, establish work priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of ITAR and EAR desirable.
• Experienced in using Microsoft office suite essential.
• Experience in ERP or MRP desirable.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal directions.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish work priorities
• High degree of integrity, initiative, and decision making skills, ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Knowledge in OCR and SAP highly desirable.

Pay Range

Cubic Pay Range: $37.00 - $40.00 + benefits.

The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Worker Type

Worker Type: Employee

Benefits

Cubic offers medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability (company continues full pay and benefits for up to six weeks), life insurance options, critical illness and accident coverages, Flexible Spending Accounts, a pre-paid legal plan, travel accident insurance, an award-winning well-being program which includes an employer-funded lifestyle spending account, up to six weeks of paid parental leave, and a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match. Employees can also take advantage of backup childcare, pet care, pet insurance, virtual tutoring, and a tuition reimbursement program. Many locations follow a 9/80 work schedule with time-off policies to help encourage employees to take time for rest and relaxation. Full-time salaried employees are eligible to participate in Cubic’s flexible time-off arrangement. Part-time and hourly employees accrue paid time-off (PTO)/Sick leave at a rate of 5.23 hours bi-weekly. Lastly, Cubic provides its employees 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law. For more information on Equal Employment please visit: http://www.cubic.com/Careers/Applicant-Help To learn more, visit Cubic.com. Follow us on LinkedIn!