International Transportation Planner

Position Purpose:    Support the procurement and international export teams in all aspects of day to day business through shipment management and International compliance requirements. The person will be responsible for coordinating all the daily shipment activities, which includes preparing AES & ISF filings, preparing and submitting ocean bills of lading instructions, and preparing relevant shipment documentation.  Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:•    Responsible for processing, coordination, and logistics of international import and export shipments •    Manage shipment documentation and organize the documents with relevance to the country and customer•    Must be able to address and engage multi-functional teams, as necessary, to ensure customer and business sustainability•    Analyzes International business and manage data in open order reports, and logistics reports.•    Initiate action to allow for on-time delivery or notify customer when delivery can be expected.•    Communicate with freight forwarders to obtain rate quotes, track/ trace ocean freight shipments, and book shipments •    Assist with arrangement of ocean import shipments to include customs clearance, ISF, commercial invoicing and packing list requirements•    Assists accounts and salespeople in respective territories.  •    Collaborate with accounts payable on submission of invoices for freight vendors Education, Skills and Abilities:•    Bachelor’s degree in Business •    4-6 years of ocean freight experience•    Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment•    Second language a plus•    Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite applications including Access and Excel (V-Lookups, pivot tables, formulas)•    Must have excellent oral, written communication rapport and relationship building skills •    Haz-Mat Certification for Air & Ocean is a plus•    Knowledge of SAP and Salesforce software a plus    This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits Company-matching 401(k) plan Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits Company-paid identity theft insurance Company-paid disability Flexible spending and health savings accounts Company-paid employee assistance program Paid time off and paid holidays Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance   Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World’s brands include a full line of PEAK® Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF® Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE® PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge® SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge® Heat Transfer Fluid.