Export Documentation Clerk

Our client is a Lumber Export company looking for an Export Documentation Clerk to join their team. Position is located in Burnaby with easy transit access.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and audit export documentation forms
• Process commercial invoice documents by validating data integrity and accuracy
• Communicate with appropriate internal/external customers, including trading desks, loading facilities, freight forwarders, brokers, vendors, and customers
• Ensure timely processing of export shipments
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure vessel transaction payments are made and collected timely
• Create, assemble, and present applicable export documentation required per country specific destination in accordance with export laws and regulations
• Submit timely document instructions to freight forwarders, independent surveyors and other third party industry providers
• Verify sanctioned party screenings prior to release of export documents
• Maintain export files in an organized and catalogued system
• Support cross-functional departments involved in international business transactions
• Ensure compliance with export laws and regulations
• Continue education and ongoing review of industry requirements
• Apply and settle contract applications

Qualifications:

• Three to four years’ experience in export documentation in lumber or other commodities

• Knowledge of export documentation:
  • Must be proficient in LC’s, DC’s and import and export practices
  • Experience in lumber industry is highly desirable
  • Lumber Track experience is highly desirable
• Strong computer and technical skills.  Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong communication skills to deal with banks, customers and other parties.
• Capable of learning complex steps and procedures
• Positive team player