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Senior Specialist, Export

bridgewater, nj • Posted 4 days ago
Remote Full Time General
Company Overview

Brother is a leading provider of home and office equipment, sewing and crafting products, and industrial solutions. With a legacy spanning over 115 years, our brand is renowned for producing award-winning printers, sewing machines, P-touch labelers, and more. Brother International Corporation (BIC) was established in 1954, marking over 70 years of operations in the United States. Our Americas headquarters is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. BIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Limited (BIL), which was founded in 1908 in Nagoya, Japan, and operates in more than 30 countries worldwide. Brother’s Americas presence includes subsidiaries in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.

Why Work at Brother?

Brother USA has consistently been recognized as a best place to work, reflecting our commitment to fostering a workplace culture aligned with our core values of being inclusive, collaborative, customer-centric, and socially responsible. We value work-life balance and flexibility, and as a result have introduced policies such as our hybrid office schedule, casual dress code, and flexible Fridays, which allow us to wrap up meetings for dedicated focus time or to start our weekends sooner, year-round. Our commitment to employee growth and development is demonstrated through our offering of facilitated courses and certificate programs and our investment in resources that enable self-paced learning.

Role Overview


The Senior Specialist, Export processes orders and supports international export accounts in Latin America/Canada for both internal and external customers by serving as the subject matter expert for the Export team. The role provides exceptional customer service by satisfying any specific customer requirements and ensuring the timely release of shipments and arrivals to final destinations. Orders are processed in SAP by reviewing inventory availability, keeping close communication and follow-up with internal and external stakeholders.This role prepares complete and accurate export documentation, complying with US Customs export laws and internal controls. The position reports on key metrics and participates in departmental planning as well as any system/process enhancements. The Senior Specialist, Export ensures that import/export operations are executed as per required specifications, reviewing the appropriate SOPs as needed, and keeping the management team informed of any issues. This role will serve as a team member coach for the export specialists, including, but not limited to direct training, as well as serving as a supportive partner in handling issue escalations.

Duties & Responsibilities


Order Processing & Administration




Process orders for export accounts in Latin America/Canada, including but not limited to the following tasks: accurate order entry, preparation of export documentation, coordinating shipments with warehouses, forwarding agents, processing returns/claims/adjustments, and providing proof of deliveries


Ensure that orders are allocated and processed on a timely manner upon allocation approvals and receipt of payment


Research and resolve customer and supplier issues


Partner internally with Finance teams to resolve credit issues or tax exemption guidance


Create and oversee billings for direct shipments from Brother factories to customers


Submit requests for credit and debit for shipment errors


Work with Technical Support on any overseas Quality Inspection shipment (QI order) and Customer Service for training machines/accessories to the overseas call centers


Collaborate with National Operations team on Shipment Incident Reports to identify root cause


Provide training and support to export specialists and team as needed



Customer Service/Communication




Perform daily communication with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. customers, sales reps, warehouses, forwarding agents, internal departments) and maintain a strong relationship with customer accounts


Ensure communications are provided to customers in a timely fashion including but not limited to weekly back-order availability and export documentation


Provide excellent customer service, ensuring that all inquiries are satisfactorily resolved in a timely fashion and escalating issues when necessary


Create a professional & trusting partnership with customers


Respond to inquiries within 24 hours of receipt


Monitor new orders via Outlook email mailbox


Handle the release of export warranty orders


Follow export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for subsequent processing


Participate in monthly and quarterly conference calls with the subsidiaries and customers


Partner with business units to understand the needs of the customer and maintain a strong relationship with customer accounts



Documentation




Ensure compliance with foreign regulations governing the shipment, receipt, and documentation of imported/exported products


Evaluate that all necessary documentation is placed in the appropriate order file, including but not limited to warehouse receipts, air waybills, ocean bills of lading, invoices for freight expenses, and other related correspondence


Maintain well-organized files for easy review; attach customer's PO, shipping instructions and any other communication regarding SAP orders



Reporting




Create, review, and provide reporting on key metrics


Generate reports constantly to monitor open and back-orders statuses


Work with management to review existing processes and provide insight into improvements/changes


Additional reporting as assigned




Experience & Qualifications


Education



Associate's Degree Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field -


preferred




High School Diploma (or G.E.D.)



Experience



Minimum 5 years Providing customer service via email, chat and/or telephone line -International Import/Export role in an Order Management and/or Supply Chain environment



Languages



Spanish


Strongly




preferred




Portuguese


preferred






Software/Technical Skills




Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)


SAP - (OMS) Order Management Services Module


Knowledge of Incoterms and their application in Supply Chain Management




Other Skills/Knowledge/Abilities




Ability to problem solve and understand data


Ability to stay accurate, organized, and detail-oriented when handling multiple projects


Excellent customer service & communication skills (verbal & written)


Strong ability to prioritize and follow-up as needed with relevant parties for customer resolution


Ability to work extended hours, if needed



Additional Details for This Role


This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by your manager. #LI-Hybrid


Base Salary



The targeted base salary range for this position is

$27.00 - $33.00

hourly.


Base salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate, as well as factors such as internal equity, cost of labor in the hiring location, and alignment with market data.


The base salary accounts for the entirety of the on-target earnings for this role. No additional incentives or variable pay are applicable.



Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with diverse plan options to meet your family’s needs, including health, vision, and dental insurance—all effective from day one of employment. Under our 401(k) retirement savings plan, we match up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions, with employer matches vesting immediately. Additionally, we offer an educational assistance program that reimburses up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs. Details are available at? Our Mission, Vision & Culture

Our mission is to live our “at your side” promise to simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We aim to be where people and technology meet, providing products and solutions that enhance how people live, work, and create. We look to our strategic culture drivers - accountability, authenticity, boldness, and excellence - to enable us to consistently deliver on our vision, mission, and shared values. These drivers help us shape a culture that empowers the business to succeed.

About Where We Work

Brother’s corporate headquarters for the Americas is in Bridgewater, NJ, across from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. This location houses key corporate functions, including HR, legal, finance, IT, and supply chain, and a significant presence of our business unit leadership and marketing teams. Our manufacturing and distribution facility in Bartlett, TN spans an impressive 1.5 million square feet - equivalent to 26 football fields - and is located on Brother Boulevard. In addition to the distribution center operations team, this facility hosts several other departments, including our customer service group. Brother also has employees based in other locations, such as Westminster, CO, where many of our marketing and product engineering team members from the mobile solutions division operate, as well as our distribution centers in Richmond, VA and Perris, CA. Additionally, our outside sales teams work remotely within their territories, staying geographically close to the accounts they support to ensure they are always “at your side” for our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement

Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Brother is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application or interview process. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at .
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