Import/Export & Freight Sr. Analyst Job at ZimVie, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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  • ZimVie
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Job Description

We are ZimVie , a publicly traded, global life sciences leader focused on restoring daily life by advancing clinical technology to improve patients’ smiles, function, and confidence. Our company is founded on a legacy of trusted brands, products, and clinical evidence made possible through an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers our team members to bring their whole selves – their best selves – to work every day to accomplish our Mission. Together, our dedicated, diverse global team is shaping an exciting future for ZimVie — we hope you’ll consider being a part of it!

Job Summary:

The Import/Export and Freight Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with global trade regulations, managing import/export documentation, and optimizing freight operations to minimize costs and improve efficiency. This role involves classifying products, monitoring freight spend, negotiating with logistics providers, and developing strategies for cost-effective and timely transportation. The analyst will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to align shipping and compliance activities with organizational objectives.

Principal Duties and 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.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)

  • 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.
  • Certifications: Customs Broker License, Certified Import/Export Compliance Professional (CICP), or similar credentials preferred.

Education/Experience Requirements

  • Typically requires bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. and medical device knowledge preferred.
  • 3 to 5 f experience in import/export compliance and freight analysis, preferably within the medical device or regulated industry.

Travel Requirements

Up to 5%

ZimVie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation, and separation, are considered without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.

ZimVie generally does not sponsor applicant work visas for this position.

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