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About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do? 

About Cobalt & Specialty Materials

Mastering the cobalt value chain. Umicore’s expertise covers the sourcing, production and distribution of cobalt and nickel products. Umicore’s materials are at the heart of products we use every day such as rechargeable batteries, tools, paints and tires. Our recycling and refining processes give new life to cobalt and other metals and reduce environmental impacts. To meet the demands of our customers we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in. 

What you will be doing

As our Import/Export Representative, you will be responsible for handling international shipments, which will include:

• Arranging international bookings with brokers;
• Tracking all transactions through various resources;
• Initiating and coordinating international banking transactions, including direct collections and letters of credit;
• Collecting documents from foreign suppliers and creating additional documentation as needed for U.S. Customs clearance;
• Distributing pre-delivery notifications and material documentation to receiving facilities;
• Gathering and submitting the Importer Security Filing data elements in a time manner prior to foreign vessel departure;
• Ensuring the filing of Electronic Export Information by either accurately entering data into the system, or supplying the freight forwarder with accurate information and instructions;
• Reconciling bills, correcting errors, and assisting in the resolution of billing issues; and,
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Who we are looking for

Our success is based on individuals who are ready to make the most of their skills and prepared to tackle any challenge they face.  As well as a minimum of an Associate's degree or 2-3 years relevant work experience, you should be extremely organized in handling documentation and electronic communications, and strongly detail oriented.  Experience working in customer service with exposure to making freight arrangements or to international shipments would be helpful.   

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do? 

Additional information

This is a Monday-Friday day shift position at our Palm Commodities International, LLC facility. 

We offer an excellent benefits package, including several health insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, company paid life insurance and short/long term disability insurance, voluntary critical illness and accident insurance, and a 401K Plan with employer matching and profit-sharing eligibility.  Employees are also eligible for regular bonuses.  We recognize 12 paid holidays per year and provide three weeks’ vacation plus paid sick time.

Our company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

As a Drug-Free Workplace, pre-employment drug testing is a requirement.  VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you need assistance applying for this position, please email hr@palminc.com.

IF MY SKILLS CAN HELP PRODUCT COBALT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR CERAMICS, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?

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