Ocean Import Specailist
Core
Managing ocean import shipments, customs entries, and compliance for supply chain clients.
Role type
Ocean Import Specialist
Builds
Import entry filings, customs releases, and shipment delivery coordination
Domain
Logistics / Supply Chain / Customs Brokerage
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Ocean import operations, US customs laws and regulations, Customs classification, Bill of Lading management, shipment tracking, invoice processing, vendor payables management, customer communication
Preferred skills
Cargowise (C1), Importer Security Filing (ISF), First Port of Arrival (FPOA) entry processes, FDA import procedures, OGA transactions
Technologies
Cargowise, Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Receive and track customer bookings, prepare and process Customs entries, transmit payments for duties, manage exceptions and updates, coordinate delivery with truckers, maintain shipment status in tracking applications, provide job costing forecasts and invoice customers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC