Import Specialist
Core
Process and handle air and ocean import shipments, manage customs entries and broker transactions, and ensure compliance with US customs laws and regulations.
Role type
Import Specialist (Logistics & Customs)
Builds
Import shipments and customs clearance for customers
Domain
Supply chain / Logistics / Customs brokerage
Required skills
Document preparation and review, Customs entry processing, Shipment tracking and dispatch, Billing and invoicing, Payables reconciliation, Customer service, US customs laws knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Import entry procedures and compliance knowledge, First Port of Arrival (FPOA) entry processes, FDA experience, Importer Security Filing (ISF) knowledge, OGA transactions knowledge, CargoWise proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office suite, CargoWise
Responsibilities
Prepare and process import documents (invoices, classifications), Process customs entries and check release details, Track customer bookings and update shipment status, Bill and invoice customers, Resolve incorrect payables, Assist in compiling quotes, Provide responsive customer service, Dispatch freight for delivery
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC