Import Traffic Specialist

LT APPAREL•Holmdel Township, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Import Traffic Specialist monitors and tracks shipments from point of origin to the distribution center. Working with steamship lines, freight forwarders, customs brokers and drayage providers insuring goods are fully cleared and released for delivery. Working with daily reporting, metrics and creating forecasting for the DC’S and Drayage providers. This position reports to the Manager Import Customs Compliance and the VP Global Logistics/Customs Compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Min. 2-year Import Logistics exposure
Knowledge of Bill of Ladings and US Customs processes
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with ever changing need
Must work well with a team and individually
Excellent communication and organizational skills are required
Must have experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Very organized and highly motivated and results driven
ERP system knowledge, particularly Blue Cherry a plus

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of HTS Classification a plus
Knowledge of Canadian exporting a plus – with Duty Drawback
Knowledge of CAFTA-DR free trade agreement a plus.

Responsibilities

Managing the assignment of drayage providers to in-bound containers
Coordinating timely delivery to each DC
Monitoring empty container returns ensuring minimal associated fees
Coordinate daily with Receiving warehouse, and other DC’s in issuing In Bound Tallies for receiving and filing.
Managing timely pick ups from terminals and container returns for other associated DC’s (3pl’s)
Daily communication with Customer Service on shipment status, delivery issues.
Working on various provider web sites for updates and information related to shipment status
Assist with Customs related documents and transactions – document reviews
Communicating with overseas offices regarding inbound discrepancies and resolving same
Assist in compiling claims as they occur
Engage and execute weekly meetings with DC’s for in bound freight expectations