Director, Export Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Job Summary

Manages or performs work associated with both import and export administration.

Responsibilities

• Managing and planning import process, customs documentation, shipping, and receiving of foreign merchandise to ensure it arrives at the correct time
• Overseeing the issue of import licenses and completion of monetary transactions associated with the import in a timely manner
• Controlling all documentation related to the export process, ensuring necessary documentation is provided to customers to enable them to receive the products without delay
• Monitoring the preparation and dispatch of customer export orders, and planning/directing the flow of air and surface traffic to the final destination
• Ensuring compliance with the home and foreign country government laws and customs regulations

Level

A Team Leader (M2) supervises professional-level employees (typically entry or experienced level) and may also supervise some para-professional employees. Responsibilities typically include: Setting goals and objectives for team members for the achievement of operational results. Problems faced may be difficult but typically are not complex. Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers and stakeholders.

Key skills/competency

• Export Administration
• Import Management
• Customs Documentation
• Shipping Logistics
• Regulatory Compliance
• Food Safety Standards
• Quality Assurance
• Supply Chain Management
• Team Leadership
• Global Trade Laws