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Ensure required documents are accurately prepared.Prepare documents for, coordinate shipments to, and manage relationships with international third-party logistics partners (3PL).\nInternational Transportation and Compliance\nPrepare be able to create commercial invoice and shipper’s letter of instruction manually for shipment requests of non-inventory items.\nAudit all international invoices and entry packets for accuracy of freight, brokerage, broker accuracy, and duty charges and shall be the approval signature for payment processing.\nCoordinate various air, land, and ocean transportation services with brokers, freight forwarders, and carriers.Analyze international shipping patterns and participate on team to negotiate rates and services.\nAdvise on USMCA and all other relevant programs related to international trade, logistics, and transportation.Determine HTS, ECCN, etc. classifications and assign appropriate codes to finished goods and raw materials.\nCustoms Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact with customs authorities, leading responses to inquiries and audits in collaboration with Business Groups and Corporate Customs teams. 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