Transport and Customs Technician - Junior

*Optel is one of the world's leading providers of traceability systems. Its mission: to use its innovative technologies to create a better world through responsible capitalism. Optel's renowned solutions ensure the quality of healthcare products and help combat the counterfeiting of medicines and medical devices worldwide. Optel also adapts its technologies to various sectors - from the healthcare industry to smart manufacturing, and more. All can benefit from global traceability. Optel's expertise will enable various industries to measure, inspect, control, and track a wide range of items to improve product quality and ensure more responsible use of resources.*

Summary

As a Transport and Customs Technician at Optel, you will play a key role in coordinating the national and international transport of shipments while actively contributing to inventory management. You will have the opportunity to combine office responsibilities with practical tasks related to handling and tracking goods.

The routine? Very little for us! Every day is different, and you will evolve within a dynamic, collaborative, and growing team.

Main Responsibilities

• Receive shipment requests and ensure all information is available (delivery address, tax ID, customs broker, contact details, etc.);
• Validate customer delivery requirements;
• Book reservations with carriers according to schedules;
• Assign packaging to the shipment calendar while ensuring available capacity is respected;
• Track shipment dates with various teams;
• Prepare shipping identifiers;
• Monitor shipments daily and provide updates to internal and external clients;
• Process submissions with carriers;
• Verify customs classifications (HS codes) and update the database;
• Complete the necessary documentation for shipment in accordance with customs requirements and make any necessary changes;
• Determine packaging needs for systems (measurements and plans);
• Place orders for boxes (creating the PO and submitting the request);
• Place orders for packaging materials and other departmental consumables;
• Verify and approve purchased material invoices;
• Review monthly projects to be shipped;
• Perform any other related tasks.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education (AEC/DEC) in transport and logistics or international trade.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in international trade or customs compliance.
• Knowledge of Incoterms according to the type of transaction.
• Advanced English level (oral and written).
• Results-oriented and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple files in parallel with rigor.
• Adaptability, versatility, and flexibility in a growing and constantly evolving environment.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn, particularly regarding new technologies, including artificial intelligence.

*Optel is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is essential to foster innovation and creativity. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, and beliefs. We are committed to offering a fair and inclusive recruitment process, in which each candidate is evaluated solely on their qualifications, skills, and potential. At Optel, the unique perspective of each employee contributes to our collective success, and we celebrate the richness that diversity brings to our team.*