At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Contract Details: Fulltime, permanent
To be filled: asap
No relocation is provided for this opportunity.
This is an onsite position requiring the team memeber to be onsite 5 days a week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Preparation of all relevant shipping, customs, and foreign trade documentation (using SAP, MS Office, and customs software)
2. Communication with freight forwarders and customs authorities, as well as digital communication with customs and compliance servers at the Eschweiler site
3. Documentation of shipments from Germany within and outside the EU, including hazardous goods
4. Responsibility for handling outgoing parcel services and sample shipments from the Germany site
5. Execution of customs import clearance procedures
6. Review and approval of freight invoices and customs tax assessments
7. Monitoring and supporting the achievement of monthly revenue targets for the Eschweiler and Stolberg plants in the shipping department
8. Support in customs-related processes and audits
Education
9. Completed commercial vocational training with relevant experience in the shipping/logistics field
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
10. Very good knowledge of shipping and customs regulations, including confident use of IT-supported customs and compliance systems
11. Good knowledge of foreign trade regulations, particularly in the finance area for monitoring activities related to the German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis)
12. Solid knowledge of MS Office and SAP (MM/SD modules)
13. Experience with customs software applications from AEB GmbH is desirable
14. Valid Class B driver’s license
15. Teamwork skills and flexibility
16. Good written and spoken English skills
West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening.
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