Import/Export Intern
LEGO Group

Job Description

As part of the Import/Export Dept, you will assist in the management and compliant operation of the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) (manufacturing subzone) granted to LEGO Manufacturing Virginia (LVA) location. You will work closely with LVA departments, with LEGO global locations, with external suppliers, with distribution centers and transportation companies, and with US and local government authorities.

The Intern is 6 - 9 months in duration. During the school year you will be expected to work 20 hours per week. During the summer, the hours will be 40 hours per week. The role will be onsite at the LVA factory in Colonial Heights, VA. The responsibilities in Import/Export is split according with the specific traffic and Customs needs.

Learn about the Import/Export Requirements for the United States and other countries. Learn about the US Foreign Trade Zone and LVA's manufacturing subzone. Support Import/Export Department with managing associated documentation for communication and archive.

Core Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as on time performance, customs duties costs and savings, freight claims, transportation provider metrics, inbound receipts, outbound shipments.
  
• Monitor the transit of inbound shipments via various tools. When there is a delay, advise appropriate personnel as needed.
  
• Handle recordkeeping requirements for the Import/Export Department. Manage updates of information for tariff classifications and countries of origin and Foreign Trade Zone status.
  
• Oversee library of Processes, user guides and Standard Operating Procedures in place with regular updates via continuous alignment with Import/Export Manager, local and federal regulations changes, and digital platforms to secure long term compliance
  
• Be ready to act as back up in other positions in the department to ensure that operations continuity.
  

Requirements

• Area of Study - Supply Chain Mgt, Logistics, Business Administration,
  
• Years exp - currently pursuing Bachelors or Associate Degree
  
• 2 yr vs 4yr - No preference
  
• Analyst skills, admin, Data analytics, creating reports
  
• Available in winter or summer
  
• Masters a Plus
  

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What's in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to "inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow."

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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