**Job title** – Shipping Lead Technician **Location** – Niepruszewo, Poland **Job model** – On site The Shipping Lead Technician is responsible for ensuring the efficient and compliant movement of goods across international borders. This role encompasses the management of customs procedures, transportation logistics, and the timely delivery of products to their final destinations. The Shipping Lead Technician will play a critical role in facilitating smooth and cost-effective shipping operations, ensuring that all shipments meet regulatory requirements, and maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. **Your key responsibilities** + Ensure all shipments comply with international customs regulations and requirements + Prepare and submit accurate customs documentation, including import/export declarations, invoices, and certificates of origin + Coordinate and manage the transportation of goods from origin to destination, including selecting appropriate shipping methods (air, sea, road) + Negotiate rates and contracts with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers + Monitor and track shipments to ensure timely delivery and address any transportation-related issues + Arrange for the final delivery of goods to customers or distribution centers + Maintain accurate records of all shipping transactions; generate reports on shipping activities, costs, and performance metrics **We bring** + The possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions + The freedom to be creative and proactive + We offer you the possibility to grow and develop yourself professionally and personally + Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change + A team of diverse employees who are not afraid to think outside of the box + A truly global and collaborative team that cares about the experience of our employees **You bring** + Proven experience in Shipping, Logistics, or Supply Chain management + Strong knowledge of international customs regulations and procedures + Excellent organizational and time-management skills + Effective communication and negotiation abilities + Ability to work independently and as part of a team + Attention to details and problem-solving skills **Our application process** Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. **Equal Opportunities Commitment** dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. **About dsm-firmenich** As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com Pease note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.