What are the responsibilities and job description for the Import Specialist position at TALMO & ASSOCIATES INC.?
Global importer and exported is seeking an experienced Import Specialist.
Location : Cranford, NJ
Pay : $27-28hour
Job Type : Full time
Initiate and maintain key customer master profiles according to client requirements / special instructions
- Sales support for Key import accounts
- Investigate problems
- Multitask between ocean and air operations
- Delegate responsibilities in accordance with Manager directives
- Ensures that the team follows the Operational Data Quality Policy- Team training and file auditing
- Develops relationships with clients and serves as an escalation point as needed
- Receive, review, and process documentation (such as B / L and AWB, manifests, invoices, packing lists, debit notes... etc ) for each shipment accurately, thoroughly, efficiently and performing all functions within a strict time frame.
- Ensure all required documents are received from overseas / origin agents
- Ensuring Compliance including accurate AMS and timely ISF Filing
- Tracking / tracing of cargo
- Issuing Arrival Notices in a timely manner
- Expedite inbound import traffic to facilitate customs clearance
- Prepare, route, and distribute manifests as required
- Arrange / Approve Payments for Charges Due
- Accurately perform all billing, distribution and collection of funds for the client's cargo.
- Approves trucker bills, agent invoices, and SSL bills.
- Resolve Billing Disputes
- Interdepartmental Communication
- Coordination with Brokerage Department for ISF Filings and Customs Clearances
- Daily communication with overseas agents
- Rate negotiation with vendors
- Interact with customers, vendor and foreign agents with excellent service and manner
- Correct billings and issue debit and credit memos for customers
- Gives rate quotations to shippers and agents
- Promote additional business opportunities for the Company
- Other duties as required
REQUIRED :
Salary : $27 - $28
