International Trade Operations Specialist - Crop Protection

At Corteva Agriscience, you'll help us grow what's next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture, solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology and putting people first.

You have the opportunity to join our team as International Trade Operations Specialist at our Offices located in Guadalajara (Mexico).

As International Trade Operations Specialist, you will be responsible to manage Customs Brokers and Control Tower to coordinate import and export for MesoAndean. The ITO Specialist is accountable and empowered to achieve service and cost targets to delight our customers from order placement through delivery at port or destination, while meeting Trade compliance requirements. 

The role requires a high degree of effective interpersonal communication and diplomacy skills to interact with a broad range of key internal contacts and externally with our Customs brokers, Government Agencies, overseas freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers and shipping sites, while driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for management of Customs Brokers and Control Tower activities.

• Leads Imports and Exports operational issues and escalations with Exporting/Importing regions and drive alignment across all relevant stakeholders.

• Ensure the accomplish of Compliance Corteva Global policies.

• Lead Performance and Improvement Meetings with Customs Broker and Control Tower.

• Ensure an effective and workable procedures to fulfil customs requirements.

• Responsible for all Import & Export processes, considering customs/phytosanitary regulation, compliance, logistics and budget aspects.

• Propose and implement saving projects for the Commercial Unit.

• Work cross-functionally with Regulatory, Procurement, Master Data, Compliance and warehouses to ensure that all trade compliance requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in international Trade or Supply Chain, Logistics.

• At least 3 years of experience in Customs, Trade Compliance or Supply Chain areas.

• English proficiency – Advanced.

• Availability to work 40% on site/ 60% from home.

• Experience with SAP & GTS is preferred.

• Clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

• Teamwork / Collaboration within the team and with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Customer focus and passion for logistics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.

• The possibility of being part of a global team committed to making a difference.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.