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ZimVie · 2 days ago

Import/Export & Freight Senior Analyst (On-site)

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

ZimVie is a publicly traded, global life sciences leader focused on restoring daily life through clinical technology. The Import/Export and Freight Senior Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with global trade regulations, managing import/export documentation, and optimizing freight operations to minimize costs and improve efficiency.

DentalHealth CareManufacturingMedicalMedical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Evaluate and select the most cost-effective and efficient transportation methods for both domestic and international shipments

Monitor freight spend to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings

Partner with logistics providers to negotiate rates and secure optimal transportation contracts

Develop and maintain dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs), such as on-time delivery, freight costs, and carrier performance

Implement strategies to optimize shipment consolidation, routing, and scheduling to minimize costs while ensuring timely delivery

Collaborate with internal teams to forecast shipping needs and ensure alignment with demand and supply planning

Serve as the main point of contact for freight-related inquiries, both internally and with external vendors

Work closely with the Supply Chain, Procurement, and Trade Compliance teams to align transportation strategies with company goals

Provide regular reports to management detailing cost-saving initiatives, freight performance, and compliance metrics

Manage and oversee all import/export activities to ensure compliance with international trade regulations

Prepare and review shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin

Determines assignment of ECCN (Export Control Classification Number) and Commodity Codes for all Zimvie products

Collaborate with the Trade Compliance team to stay up to date on regulatory changes and implement necessary adjustments to policies and procedures

Coordinate all international shipments with international customer service representatives and other departments to ensure that products meet Export Administration Regulations and paperwork is correct

Assists to provide training for internal departments and global users

Perform periodic audits of import and export transactions and classifications

Updates procedure and work instruction manuals to reflect current practices or to make improvements

Follows internal controls of the company related to import/export compliance, meeting/exceeding compliance goals, objectives, order processing lead times

Assures that imports of the company are compliant with US Customs import regulations such as HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classification, valuation, country of origin, assists, record keeping, ADD/CVD, special trade programs and other government agency requirements

Qualification

International trade regulationsHTS classificationTransportation management systemsFreight analysisCost optimization strategiesCustoms Broker LicenseCertified Import/Export Compliance ProfessionalAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Strong understanding of international trade regulations, HTS classification, and INCOTERMS

Proficiency in freight analysis and cost optimization strategies

Advanced knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS) and data analysis tools

Exceptional analytical skills with a keen eye for detail

Strong communication and negotiation skills to manage vendor relationships

Typically requires bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field

3 to 5 years of experience in import/export compliance and freight analysis, preferably within the medical device or regulated industry