Job Listing

One of our clients - a Global Logistics Company - is currently looking for an Import Manager. This position is Salaried at $60-70K.

Responsibilities:

• Operation

• • Review documents and confirm the information with airlines, steamship lines, and freight forwarders.
  • Contacts customs officials to affect release of incoming freight and resolve customs delays.
  • Communicate with customer service dept. and sales dept. on any quotes that are needed.
  • Check cargo availability, and issue delivery orders.
  • Comply with governmental agencies and all the regulations.
  • Request and Issue billings.
  • Input data and develop monthly reports as well as customer information.
  • Process and audit all imports to verify done legally with customs.
  • Communicate with the clients regarding pickup and delivery set up.

• Supervisory

• • Responsible for daily supervision of import operations activities to ensure efficient allocation of resources and compliance with policies and procedures
  • Monitors and reviews employees’ work activities through individual meetings and group meetings to ensure that all work activities are proceeding smoothly to plan.
  • Delegates and advises employees on work procedures and practices
  • Motivates, develops and mentors employees for improved performance.
  • Communicates and coordinates information both in writing and orally on a regular basis with both management and staff.

• Other

• • Seeks constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
  • Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
  • May assist and provide guidance and direction to other employees, especially new employees.
  • Reports all irregular issues and problems to supervisors for solution.
  • Maintains good communication with management, office staff members and outside contacts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in similar position
• Ability/experience to use office equipment and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of US Customs related schedules and codes
• Supervisory experience a plus
• Willingness to earn Customs Broker License