Import Specialist II
This is a remote role that follows a Monday through Friday schedule of 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST.
The primary responsibility of this position is to process and integrate customer data, assisting with the movement of goods between international borders.
Job Description:
- Serves as the customer service liaison between the company and the customer(s)
- Resolves problems (i.e. billing, tracking shipments) and handles customer concerns. Builds relationships with customers
- Prepares important documents for import customs clearance of client shipments (i.e. bonds, bills, classify/release and reports), including PGAs.
- Traces shipments and re-routes freight accordingly.
- Communicates and corresponds with CBP and the various PGAs to resolve routine issues.
- Prepares import documents including: bills of lading, dock receipts, licenses, and consulate documents and distributes documents to all appropriate parties.
- Cross-trains in additional responsibilities.
- Handles confidential information.
- Has experience specific to client submission requirements and clearance of specific commodities
- Opens files, enters notes, information and document requests in corporate systems
- Reviews documentation or issues documents to meet government regulations and carrier regulations
- Convert and verify shipment weight, volume and foreign currency
- Sends information/document requests to company's employees, suppliers, service providers and/or U.S. government agencies as needed
- Communicates with specific offices, departments, and teams on all issues affecting customs brokerage
- Ensures compliance with regards to U.S. Government regulatory agencies such as FDA, EPA, USFWS, etc.
- Maintains communication with customers, carriers and vendors
- Coordinates shipments from airline, ocean piers and CFS (container freight station) to customer/consignee destination
- Coordinates pick-ups and invoices files
- Stays up-to-date on regulations, laws, guidelines and Deringer requirements. Acts as a resource to internal and external clients.
- Handles accounting processes accurately and in a timely manner
- Performs additional duties as assigned by management.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- 3+ of recent customs brokerage experience
- Previous FTZ or FDA experience
- Previous air vessel experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed Customs Broker
The hourly range of compensation for this position is $25.00-$31.00
Competencies:
All Deringer employees should be fully committed to the Core Values
Passion, Respect, Integrity, Expertise, Innovative Solutions, Relationships, Support, Determination, Value and a High Level of Accountability
In addition, the following competencies are specific to this position
Analytical – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; demonstrates ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
Customer Oriented – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; demonstrates ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; takes responsibility for own actions; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Work Standards – Sets high standards and well-defined realistic goals for one’s self; displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing tasks in a timely manner; demonstrates ability to work independently; meets deadlines and handles large volumes of work.