Import Export Coordinator I

Yamaha Careers•Buena Park, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Yamaha employees are committed to helping everyone progress, express, and connect through music and sound. We offer innovative, finely crafted and award-winning products for the entire journey. As the world’s largest musical instrument manufacturer, we are known for our quality, customer service and innovation. Purpose of Role Ensure that imported products and parts are delivered in a timely fashion, and in compliance with all applicable U.S. laws and regulations.

Requirements

Experience in import/export shipment processing (e.g. working for an importer or a Customs Broker)
Knowledge of U.S. laws and regulations governing imports/exports (19CFR)
Experience in HTSUS and ECCN classification
Experience using GTM software
Experience using ERP software
Customer/Dealer Problem Resolution: Gather information towards appropriate solutions
Department Technology and Systems: Understand and can effectively use department technology and systems to perform work
International Transportation, Product Compliance & Regulatory: Develop long-term relationships with steamship lines, freight forwarders and drayage companies
Trade/Customs Compliance: Ensure import and export of products and materials in a manner compliant with all U.S. laws and regulations (e.g. HTS classification, valuation, country-of-origin determination, free-trade agreements, foreign-trade zone admission, CTPAT)
Yamaha Way (Will, Integrity, Initiative, Challenge, Commitment)
Customer Focus
Values Differences
Action Oriented
Communicates Effectively
Self-awareness
Being Resilient

Nice To Haves

3+ years experience in import/customs operations

Responsibilities

Ensure that shipments are released, transported, and delivered in a timely manner
Ensure YCA’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing importing products into the U.S.
Ensure good credit standing for YCA with service providers thru timely AP invoice processing
Process shipments, including ISF submissions, and upload/maintain shipment data to the Inbound Visibility tool
Maintain commercial documents in accordance with recordkeeping requirements
Track shipments and troubleshoot transportation/release/delivery delays
Create and maintain shipment tracking reports
Process purchase orders, sales orders, shipments, and AP invoices
Complete Over Short and Damage Process

Benefits

Medical
Vision
Dental
LTD
Life-Insurance
401k with match AND automatic contributions
Performance based bonus program
Robust employee wellness programs including free music lessons
Generous Wellness reimbursement program
Tobacco cessation reward program
Private concerts from award winning artists
Discounted hotel, travel, entertainment, and other attractions
Employee product purchase program
Casual dress
Vacation, sick-time and personal floating holidays
Monthly events, for example -- Bring Your Dog to Work Day, Employee Singing Competitions, Spirit Week and other fun events