International Trade Associate

International Trade Associate

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The International Trade Associate, under direct supervision, will help coordinate and plan export processes, customs documentation validation and shipping and receiving follow up of foreign merchandise to ensure it arrives on time. In this role, you will participate in validating the need for issuing import licenses and completing monetary transactions associated with export execution in a timely manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Reconcile data for inventory, warehouse transfers, loading orders, quality, claims, demurrage and dispatch cases.
• Maintain and foster established relationships with small accounts, customers, clients, suppliers and other business partners.
• Collaborate with external authorities to verify and comply with all customs requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the home and foreign country government laws and customs regulations.
• Prepare, review, approve and maintain files for export documents.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Bilingual English / Spanish

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet