Import Specialist Job at ALS Recruiting Ltd, Dulles, VA

RGtRMC9WZHEvaU5GVGpjdWRmbWRoeERiOFE9PQ==
  • ALS Recruiting Ltd
  • Dulles, VA

Job Description

Air & Ocean Import Specialist Job – International Freight Forwarding - Dulles, VA

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Enter international air & ocean import tracking documentation from origin to destination
  • Ensure that regulatory requirements are met and that shipments have exact paperwork, such as transit documents and customs clearances.
  • Ensure that documentation is processed, distributed, and discharged in a timely way to carriers, forwarders, customers, and agents.
  • Prepare all major data entry and confirmation of key milestones (departure, arrival, customs clearance, PODs, and so on) as per Customer Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Maintain polite, timely, and efficient customer service.
  • Maintain accurate costs and profits by overseeing and completing proper billing to clients based on agreed pricing.
  • Ensure that shipments are picked up and transferred with the proper partners.
  • Develop techniques and procedures for transporting commodities from local or offshore locations to warehouses, other storage offices, or final consignee locations for nominated shippers.
  • Prepare timely management information and reports as specified and requested by the Branch Manager.
  • As directed by the Branch Manager, prepare timely management information and reports.
  • To stay competitive, negotiate shipping costs and submit them to the Branch Manager for approval.
  • Prepare customs declarations and bonds.
  • Develop and manage successful relationships with local suppliers and other co-load carriers (for example, airline agents, freight forwarders, customs brokers, local pickup and delivery firms, regional trucking companies, and line-haul providers).
  • Establish and manage the essential procedures to ensure that all employees work in a clean, well-organized, safe, and healthy environment.

Requirements:

  • 5+ Years Import Operations Experience in Freight Forwarding Industry
  • Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or a related field with a commensurate combination of knowledge and teaching experience
  • Proficient in Freight Forwarding software (Cargowise 1, SAP, AS400)
  • Understanding of Microsoft Excel and database functions, as well as competence with them.
  • Mindset that is outgoing and forward-thinking, with the capacity to decode problems quickly.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations at the state, federal, and international levels as they pertain to the core services supplied (i.e., customs, security, other import and export government agencies)

This is a direct-hire, full-time, permanent position.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Offshore,

Similar Jobs

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois

OCJ - Certified Spanish Interpreter Job at Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois

 ...services agencies. Sight interprets specified foreign language or English documents as required during a proceeding, hearing, interview...  .... High school diploma or GED certificate; college degree preferred. Ability and willingness to travel to all Circuit... 

Connectedx inc

Sr. Golang Developer Job at Connectedx inc

 ...We're looking for a passionate and highly motivated mid-level Developer to join Engineering team who is responsible for System design &...  ...of Experience with one or more programming languages such as: Golang(must have min 3-4 years), Java, JavaScript Reasonable experience... 

Staffing Matches LLC

Legal Assistant Job at Staffing Matches LLC

 ...We are looking for a part-time (20 hours/week), hybrid, Legal Assistant in Tucson! In this role you'll support an attorney at an established boutique divorce & estate planning law firm! You'll help with drafting correspondences and legal documents, proofreading... 

ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LLC

Driver Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Job at ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LLC

 ...Career Advancement Opportunities Location(s) Metro ATL North GA/TN Job Summary We are seeking a Driver ~ Non-Emergency Medical Transportation to join our team! As an NEMT~ Driver, you will be transporting non-emergency patients to their provider... 

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Senior Advanced Software Systems Engineer Job at General Dynamics Mission Systems

 ...experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred. Clearance Requirements: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S....