What are the responsibilities and job description for the Import Supervisor position at Robert Half?
Robert Half is working with a global logistics company to identify an experienced Import Supervisor. Our client has been in business for almost 25 years now and has over 150 locations in almost 30 countries worldwide. Located in South San Francisco, our client is located about a mile away from the South San Francisco Caltrain Station and about a mile away from downtown South San Francisco. Please see the details below, if interested, apply now! We are looking to get candidates in front of our client ASAP.
Start time: 9AM
Duration: Direct Hire
Salary: DOE
Start Date: ASAP
Essential Job Functions
Import Coordination
· Contacts customers as needed for information gathering including receiving additional requests and following up on previous information and requests received; Checks customer EDI system for additional information.
· Contacts carriers and steamship or airlines to obtain arrival information.
· Issues arrival notices to customer and coordinates with customer’s customs broker as needed.
· Issues customs/in-bond paperwork and arranges delivery if needed.
· Sends emails as needed for urgent shipments to expedite break-downs and release of cargo; may send pre-alerts to retrieve shipments.
· Releases shipments upon receipt of original bill of lading and/or payment.
· Assist Sales and CS with import inquiries when requested.
· Contacts trucking firms to arrange special delivery and handle POD.
Administration
· Creates new files, inputs freight, terminal, document, com and any additional fees and charges; requests checks as needed.
· Creates debit invoices for customers for provided invoices correctly and in a timely manner; Issues invoices to customers
· Assembles imports brokerage and breakbulk clearance documents for debit invoicing, customs and import files.
· Breaks down document pouches and consolidation shipments as needed; Prepares manifests as needed
· Processes T.E. entries, prints delivery orders, prints authority to make entry letters, etc.
· Prepares calculations and reports as needed; Updates and maintains specified spreadsheets.
Salary : $35 - $45
