Import agent

Job Description

Job Description

Import Agent

Reliable Aftermarket Parts Inc. Webberville, MI

Reliable Aftermarket Parts is a worldwide leading supplier and distributor of aftermarket agricultural and construction parts.

Our goal is to provide our customers with quality aftermarket parts that meet or exceed OEM specifications at competitive prices with top notch American based customer service, the best parts availability, and expansive global shipping option.

We offer parts for all the top name brands as well as the harder to find equipment. While we started in agriculture parts, we have expanded into industrial, construction, and lawn and garden markets with plans to continue to develop and provide more options in other outdoor products and their accessories.

Our tireless mission is creating winning solutions for aftermarket products via the internet.

Our Core Values

• Be Reliable
• Be Tenacious
• Be Innovative
• This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including : health, dental, vision, elective insurances and life insurance;

paid holiday, vacation and sick time; 401K with company contribution. Benefits start on the 1st of the month following date of hire.

Company contribution provided for single healthcare associates. Holiday, vacation and sick time benefits start immediately.

Position Overview :

The Import Agent at Reliable Aftermarket Parts (RAP) is responsible for vetting, arranging and managing all inbound shipments from overseas vendors.

Must have experience in similar role and excellent Excel, analytical, problem solving and communication skills and keen attention to detail.

Essential Job Functions :

• Manage daily import activities and communication with forwarding agent, vendors and warehouse.
• Monitor POs to ensure goods ship on time and follow-up with purchaser and vendors when needed.
• Work with forwarding agent to arrange container pickup, approve freight quotes and obtain import documents for customs.
• Resolve discrepancies between commercial invoices and POs to authorize vendor payments.
• Manage inbound shipment process in NetSuite and monitor shipments to ensure goods arrive on time.
• Compile and manage part HTS codes to submit to forwarder.
• Resolve quality, lead-time, packaging and other purchasing related issues with supplier.
• Manage and collect credits for vendor shortages, damages and mis-ships.
• Build and maintain positive, long-term supplier relations and improve communication via participation quarterly Top-to-Top meetings with top vendors.
• Update, analyze and recap weekly purchasing reports.
• Maintain vendor, item and shipment records in online system.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with members of all cross-functional areas (Sales, eComm, IT, Warehouse, Finance and Wholesale).
• Assist Director and other Buyers with specials projects, reporting and tasks as needed.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in purchasing, business, finance, retail management, supply chain or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in similar role required.
• Additional 2 years’ experience in buyer / purchasing role preferred.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time-management, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and all levels of employees.
• Proven negotiation strategies and results.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, proficient in other Office applications and the ability to become proficient in any systems used at RAP.

Job Type : Full-time

Job location : Hybrid (40-60% remote)

Schedule :

Monday to Friday 7am-4pm

Company Conformance Statements :

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following :

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Reliable Aftermarket Parts Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind.

Reliable Aftermarket Parts Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Last updated : 2024-07-09