Import Specialist
About The Position
Coordinates air and ocean freight forwarding of international shipments from Door to Door. Processing of US Customs entries in accordance with US Customs and all other government agency guidelines. Must maintain account information according to client requirements, change in contact, special instructions and any other additional or revised specific requirements. Negotiate rates with carriers; prepare and submit quotations to prospective accounts on a daily basis. Maintains complete regulatory compliance with any related government agencies such as local, US domestic and applicable foreign agencies, and verify that all government and agency compliance and regulatory requirements addressed. Daily interactions and departmental performance reporting to local management. Provide excellent Customer Service to ensure customer issues are resolved.
Requirements
- Entry writing and Freight Forwarding industry experience minimum 3+ years
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)
- Experience in Entry writing and some Air and Ocean freight forwarding
- Position requires working directly with customs, other government agencies, carriers, customers, vendors and all related parties concerning the export process.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Familiar with Microsoft Office
Nice To Haves
- Customs House Broker License not required but a plus.
- Knowledge of Cargowise Software a plus
Responsibilities
- Coordinates air and ocean freight forwarding of international shipments from Door to Door.
- Processing of US Customs entries in accordance with US Customs and all other government agency guidelines.
- Maintain account information according to client requirements
- Negotiate rates with carriers
- Prepare and submit quotations to prospective accounts on a daily basis.
- Maintains complete regulatory compliance with any related government agencies
- Verify that all government and agency compliance and regulatory requirements addressed.
- Daily interactions and departmental performance reporting to local management.
- Provide excellent Customer Service to ensure customer issues are resolved.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short term disability insurance
- 401k
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
