Senior Export Specialist

Role OverviewThis position is responsible for the processing and follow-up of Export customer orders. The position requires extensive follow-through with customers, sales, production and logistics to ensure timely delivery and accurate billing of customer orders.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain direct responsibility for designated accounts, from order receipt through shipment, invoicing and document deliveryAccurate and timely entry of customer ordersHandle daily service and order activities.Work closely with plant schedulers and transportation group to secure on-time deliveriesPlay critical role in developing customer relationships and resolving customer issuesBackup team membersMaintain master file informationInvoice orders and complete month-end closing transactionsEntry of credits, debits, and sample order requestsMeet department KPIsRecording and reporting on ongoing issues

QualificationsEducation:

Bachelor's degree in international business or related field is recommendedMinimum 3-4 years working in an export or import logistics capacity

Skills & Abilities:

Familiarity with SAP, JDE or similar ERP environment desirable.

Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy and organizationExcellent communication and organizational skillsAble to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently with multiple interruptions

College degree preferred.

Ability to work independently and on a teamBasic level of Microsoft 365 suite and internet skills

Ability to maintain composure under pressureEffective problem-solving skillsKnowledge of general freight forwarding terms and standardsKnowledge of U.S. Customs Regulations and Harmonized Tariff ScheduleCross cultural awareness

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay ($24/hour / $47,000) - ($31.50/hour / $61,500) + annual bonus401(k) with 6% company matchPaid parental leave, generous PTO, & paid holidaysWork-life balanceCareer growth with exposure to senior leadership.Annual merit increase opportunityFitness & Gym ReimbursementEmployer Contribution - Health, Dental

About UsOil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets that has been voted as a Top 100 workplaces in the Chicago Tribune. Oil-Dri's products are sold in the pet care, animal health, fluids purification, agricultural, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri controls millions of tons of specialty mineral reserves, including calcium bentonite, attapulgite, and diatomaceous shale. The company's mines and manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, and California. Oil-Dri is a family-controlled and operated organization that emphasizes honesty, integrity, and accountability. The company is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to Create Value From Sorbent Minerals.

Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.