Import/Export Administrator

Waters is seeking an Import/Export Administrator to join the Trade Operations Team in Milford MA. This individual will be a member of a professional group responsible for the efficient and compliant movement of goods into and leaving the US. The Import/Export Administrator interfaces directly with customs brokers as well as international vendors and subsidiaries to ensure timely clearance and delivery of goods while complying with Waters policies and applicable government regulations.

• Communicate with internal customers, international subsidiaries, distributors, vendors, brokers, and carriers to ensure efficient movement of goods into the US
• Maintain working relationship with foreign vendors to ensure inbound shipments adhere to Waters procedures and government regulations
• Coordinate customer returns from foreign subsidiaries and distributors
• Generate appropriate import documentation including customs declarations, invoices, licenses, etc.
• Audit shipping documentation generated outside the Import Department for accuracy and completeness
• Interface with customs brokers and carriers to resolve problems at import
• Audit Customs entries for accurate tariff classifications, country of origin and valuation Conduct required entry activities to correct discrepancies.
• Analyze and report on various aspects of the importation process
• Reporting shipments to Customs in ACE/GTS systems
• Foreign Trade Zone Export Entries/Admissions/Weekly Estimates
• Maintain relationship with 3^rd Party Forwarders – signing off on CTPAT Questionnaire/staying current on contract renewals
• Execution of all Flight Data details (tracking/consolidation notes)
• All other tasks as assigned 

• Bachelors degree in business or at least 3 years import/trade related experience
• Knowledge of US import/export regulations
• Experience with international freight forwarding process and supply chain
• Experience in SAP highly desired
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact within all levels at Waters
• Detail-oriented plus demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi task and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, service oriented environment
• Strong Excel Skills required

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.   

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.