What are the responsibilities and job description for the Import Coordinator position at Ultimate?
Job Description
We are currently seeking an air/ocean import coordinator for a global logistics company located in Carson. This position will be handling all duties within the air and ocean department and assisting the export department.
Location: Carson
100% on site
Must have air/ocean import experience
Responsibilities:
- 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 prealerts 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.
- May notify broker for shipment arrival and document coordination.
- 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.
- 1 yr experience in similar position (Air/Ocean Import)
- Must Have High School or Equivalent
- Good Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Detail Oriented
- Wants someone with a position can do attitude and motivated and good judgement
- Product Knowledge
- Listening & Understanding
We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To apply please email your resume to mtenorio@ultimatestaffing.com
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
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