Logistics & Foreign Trade Zone Coordinator

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Chandler, AZ, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology
The Role
Manage Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, import/export documentation and shipments, freight forwarder relationships, customs clearance support, and related Oracle/ERP data entry. Prepare shipping documentation including dangerous goods declarations, track inbound/outbound shipments, review logistics invoices, and deliver reports to management while supporting continuous improvement and customer commitments.
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Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform all physical or administrative duties involved in FTZ, purchasing, shipping, receiving, storing, distributing materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. The physical aspects of the job may involve heavy lifting and use of a forklift.

Essential Functions:

  • In-depth Oracle transaction process knowledge.

  • Active participation in the processes of continuous improvement, customer satisfaction and cost reduction. 

  • Able to multitask with multiple shipments and issues at the same time.

  • Help manage and control importations support required to meet Customer sales order and customer commitments/expectation.

  • Help manage and control the required transportation of finished goods and raw material, including data entry requirements, document filing and reports.

  • Control operation and issues related to Foreign Trade.

  • Receive and review, authorize invoices from logistic vendors and carriers (On time).

  • Cross functional communication.

  • Deliver proactively statistical information required by Management and customers.

  • Help manage all aspects of freight forwarder relationships.

  • Manage and track critical inbound and outbound shipments.

  • Research dangerous goods regulations and prepare the Shippers Declaration of Dangerous Goods.

  • Prepare, print, assemble and execute Miscellaneous Shipping Orders (MSO; also referred to as manual/ Straight Bill of Lading) documentation for domestic and international plant support shipments in compliance with all applicable company and regulatory standards.

  • Work with material planners, commodity managers and internal teams as needed to ensure smooth customs clearance/ pre-clearance of any imported or exported materials.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

  • Positive “can do” attitude able to respond to requests in friendly manners all the time with respect, responsiveness, and results, all in line with company values.

  • Strong commitment to workplace safety

  • Ability to repetitively lift 50lbs for an extended period.

  • Strong organizational skill in terms of details and follow up, all with accuracy and On Time.

  • Ability to comprehend commercial documents, related to import/export/ land transportation.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, supervisors, customers, vendors, and employees. 

  • Good verbal communication skills

  • Ability to influence others.

  • Ability to build strong partnerships with employees, customers, vendors, managers.

  • Ability to prepare written reports and other documents.

  • Advanced computer skills, including the use of Windows, e-mail and Microsoft Office, Outlook

  • Must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of ERP Systems (Oracle / SAP)

  • Experience in document control, traffic, trade, customs, and transportation.

  • Knowledge with use of UPS World Ship system and Federal Express Ship Manager system

  • Automated Export System (ACE) - Certification

  • Expertise in Foreign Trade and import/export management (INCOTERMS).

  • Dangerous and Hazardous Materials Certification.

  • Dangerous Goods Handling experience

  • Working knowledge of integrated supply chain and logistics concepts

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

 

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

Skills Required

  • In-depth Oracle transaction process knowledge
  • Positive, customer-focused attitude with respectful responsiveness
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety
  • Ability to repetitively lift 50 lbs for extended periods
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and on-time follow up
  • Ability to comprehend commercial documents related to import/export and land transportation
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, customers, vendors, and employees
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Ability to influence others and build partnerships
  • Ability to prepare written reports and other documents
  • Advanced computer skills including Windows, email, Microsoft Office, and Outlook
  • U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee)
  • Ability to multitask managing multiple shipments and related issues
  • Manage importation support, transportation data entry, document filing and reporting

VIAVI Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about VIAVI Solutions and has not been reviewed or approved by VIAVI Solutions.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off options are described as generous, including paid time off with flexible scheduling and work-from-home arrangements. Feedback suggests some teams implement unlimited or discretionary PTO and respect balance through flexible start times.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness initiatives, annual health exams, and emergency medical coverage for travel. Strong medical allowances and an employee assistance program further reinforce perceived coverage depth.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentive programs are highlighted through variable pay and bonus structures that can augment base pay. Feedback suggests twice-yearly bonuses may occur when company performance supports it.

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The Company
HQ: Chandler, Arizona
4,570 Employees

What We Do

VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in both network and service enablement and optical security performance products and solutions. Our technologies contribute to the success of a wide range of customers – from the world’s largest mobile operators and governmental entities to enterprise network and application providers to contractors laying the fiber and building the towers that keep us connected

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