Imports Coordinator

Hot Topic & BoxLunch • City of Industry, CA

2d • $21 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role helps keep our global supply chain running by supporting all aspects of the import process. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to keep shipments moving, coordinate import documentation, and help ensure Customs compliance, other government agencies compliance, and company standards every step of the way. This role operates on a hybrid schedule and will require to work from our HQ located in the City of Industry, CA two (2) days a week.

Requirements

• 1-2+ years of import experience or a combination of education with equivalent work experience.
• Experience with USA importation process with a comprehensive understanding of USA’s Harmonized Tariff Code classification.
• Strong knowledge in import process and compliance of all applicable government rules and regulations.
• Experience in working with ocean and air freight carriers, customs brokers and import partners to ensure shipments are moving and no holds at the USA border and terminals.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of supply chain.
• Strong communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback and is a solid verbal and written communicator.
• Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure.
• Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and lift/move up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with importing general merchandise in a Retail environment or a NVOCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the import compliance process by reviewing documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Review internal documentation related to the First Sale for Export Program and CPSC compliance to ensure established requirements for U.S. Customs and other government agencies are met.
• Identify documentation discrepancies and follow established procedures to coordinate resolution with internal partners and the U.S. Customs Broker.
• Maintain and update Harmonized Tariff Code records and related import compliance documentation.
• Assist with the administration of import compliance programs, procedures, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Respond promptly to requests from internal and external business partners and provide updates on import documentation status and compliance requirements.
• Maintain organized records and documentation to support import compliance activities and audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The noise level is usually moderate to loud.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed