Export Documentation Specialist - #248869

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

1133 Kingwood Avenue - Norfolk, Virginia 23502

Job Description

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for overseeing our Class 9 warehouse space to offer customs bonded warehousing as well as Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) to support multiple potential customer solutions.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Prepare and audit 3PL alcohol and tobacco export documentation for vessel shipments and settlements with the Ocean Carriers and Government Agencies.
• Work closely with the dry export 3PL team, Suppliers and Government Agencies, to process commercial invoice documents by validating data integrity and accuracy.
• Provide bi-annual and annual inventory logs for Government Agencies and US Customs and Border Protection Office audits.
• Create, submit, and file all MDR’s (Manifest Discrepancy Reports) and claims with the CBP office and Government agencies.
• Must continue to keep a security clearance status to include being a Bonded associate under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations for a Class 9 Operations
• Continue mandatory annual security clearance courses to continue access into the AAFES (Army Air Force Exchange Services) internal data base system.
• Re-enroll every 2 years for background check to remain on security clearance status with the TEAMS U.S. Government Electronic Shipper System - ESS
• Maintaining Level 1 high security clearance into the US Customs website with entries and validations in accordance with the US Customs regulatory laws.
• Ensuring C-TPAT Compliance with US Customs regulations.
• Maintaining value-added services.
• Working closely with the licensed customs brokers to ensure proper US Customs documentation regarding Customs tax documentation.
• Submit timely document instructions to freight forwarders, independent surveyors and other third- party industry providers.
• Familiar with Ace Ocean CAMIR: electronic transmitting of data to the CBP automated systems to include CBP Form 300 rolling inventory.
• Familiar with the Jones Act, as set forth in Executive order 13891 and interpretations thereof.
• CPB Ruling USPV for Puerto Rico shipments.
  
  

Here’s What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of general office/administrative/customer service experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in Import/Export operations and documentations a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good data entry, typing, organizational, and attention to detail skills.
• Must be able to read documents for data entry, and must be able to file records alphabetically, numerically and chronologically.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel).
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.