Import Specialist

Description

Summary: Under occasional supervision, coordinate air and ocean shipments, obtain documents, and coordinate CBP filing requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages import brokerage obligations
• Ensure full compliance and timely resolution for the assignment of HTS classifications for import and export shipments on all products.
• Classifies products for tariff and duty rates
• Enters all related service charges and fees into internal systems to assure no delays in receiving cargo into warehouse facilities
• Tracks and clears air/ocean cargo through US Customs ACE entry system
• Coordinates and facilitates deliveries with contractors, shippers, clients and carriers
• Troubleshoots and resolves shipping, quality and regulatory problems
• Interfaces and assists other departments with process/compliance questions that may arise regarding import shipments
• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors, federal agencies and carriers
• Evaluates new products for possible 301-tariff constraints
• Subject matter expertise on Implementation of Customs related processes within the business
• Analyzes documentation for potential Anti-Dumping/Countervailing and quota restrictions on imported products
• Evaluates and issues free trade agreement documentation to requesting parties
• Attend related continuing educational workshops and seminars
• Collaborate with various partners (global sourcing, merchandising, design, supply chain, data integrity) on cross department activities promoting process optimization.

Qualifications

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Must be a licensed customs broker
• Ability to properly classify Uniform HTS Codes for current and new products to ensure proper customs clearance process and shipping and landing ports.
• Must have working knowledge of CBP import procedures and regulations gained from recent experiences with a freight forwarder, import/export broker, or manufacturer
• Strong understanding of C-TPAT and CFR-19 regulations
• Improve import department procedures for efficiency and processing speed
• Must have excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must have the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be an analytical thinker, problem solver, detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Education and or Experience

• College Degree or related experience required.
• 3+ year’s previous experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Import/Export field is beneficial.
• Attend related continuing educational workshops and seminars