Foreign Trade Analyst

Wuxi, Jiangsu
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Career Area: Supply Chain and LogisticsJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.Role Definition
Manage customs operation, import/export, on-time delivery activities and procedures to ensure compliance, customer satisfactionResponsibilities

Coordinating procedures across functions for the import and export management to ensure the execution of compliant shipments and foster a cooperative atmosphere towards customer service.
Monitoring special programs of import/export accounts; assisting in the obtaining and preparing all necessary documentations in related logistics business.

Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desiredSkill Descriptors
Office Support Tools: Knowledge of commonly used office hardware, software and equipment; ability to use the tools available at the desktop (for example: word processing, email, presentation software, and spreadsheets.)
Level Basic Understanding:

Identifies current office software environment and its component products.
Describes basic concepts and terminology for office-product applications.
Uses key features and facilities of office software available at the desktop.
Uses Power BI, automate, APPs and other digitization tools to improve efficiency. .

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Working Knowledge:

Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.
Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Working Knowledge:

Identifies and import and export documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
Investigate & analysis the root cause, and resolve the transportation SOD (short, over and damaged)
Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Internal Resource Coordination: Knowledge of the techniques, tools and applications associated with coordination of internal resources; ability to synchronize and integrate activities, responsibilities, and command and control structures to ensure that internal resources are used most efficiently in pursuit of business objectives.
Level Basic Understanding:

Identifies basic characteristics of good business relationships or partnerships.
Attends training to learn coordination skills with individuals and groups.
Lists major techniques, tools and approaches for resource coordination.
Describes the organization's culture and policies for coordinating with others.

Import/Export - MFG: Knowledge of issues, procedures, tools and practices of importing and exporting; ability to import and export goods to and from international locations.
Level Extensive Experience:

Obtains rapid clearance or exemptions for perishable or urgent shipments.
Monitors and communicates prohibitions and restrictions on categories of goods.
Manages audit activities for import/exports; provides responses to audit questions.
Review and Identify the HS code classification accuracy..
Analysis and evaluate the opportunities of import & export FTA

Arranges transit licenses and temporary importation when needed.

bonded business management to maximize the bonded benefit with the customs compliance (bonded handbook issuance/monthly tax make-up/monthly handbook amendment/year-end reconciliation).

Import and export customs declaration of equipment & free charge goods to ensure goods delivery on time including applying necessary licenses to support import declaration purpose with Customs compliance

Transportation - MFG: Knowledge of transportation; ability to transport materials and goods to and from suppliers, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and customers.
Level Basic Understanding:

Tracking transportation lead time, ensure the meet production and customer delivery requirement.
Locates and interprets carrier costs, rates and time requirements.
Identifies the various modes(Air, ocean & parcel) of transportation and their application.
Describes the types, purpose and use of basic shipping documents.

Logistics Management: Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials; ability to understand, predict and control the movement of goods, materials and supplies.
Level Basic Understanding:

Documents internal and external informative sources or proprietary materials about logistics management.
Describes basic logistical processes and sub-processes.
Explains how improvements in logistics contribute to competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Identifies issues and considerations for inbound and outbound logistics.

Vendor Management: Knowledge of vendor management methodologies, technologies and processes; ability to gain increased value and excellent services from vendors, as well as costs control and risk mitigation throughout the deal life cycle.
Level Working Knowledge:

Resolves routine supplier issues; escalates non-routine issues up chain of command.
Works with vendors to ensure that purchases meet delivery date and quality specifications
Researches alternative vendors or suppliers; participates in supplier selection.
Acts as the routine contact point between the organization and vendors.
Follows procedures in carrying out routine supplier management tasks.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified individuals - Including but not limited to individuals with disabilities, females, and minorities - are encouraged to apply.Posting Dates: 七月 25, 2025 - 九月 30, 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to applyNot ready to apply? Join our .

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