Import Entry Specialist- California

Job Title:

Import Entry Specialist
- California

Job

Location:

Cerritos, CA, US, 90703

$24-$38 hour with fulltime benefits.

As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide‑ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

Accurately process all import entry documentation and transmit data electronically via ACE system within time frames required by all federal agencies and in accordance with company policy.

• Process import entry documentation utilizing the ACE system
• Submit ISF Import Security Filing to US Customs in a timely fashion
• Coordinate processing of documents with U.S. Customs relating to all imported merchandise
• Follow up with all import shipments as required by federal agencies
• Comply with established company and department polices and procedures
• Maintain duty calculation spreadsheets and entry documentation checklists, as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Associates Degree or 2 years college education
• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, or International Relations fields preferred
• 7 years professional experience filing import entry documents
• ACE (Editrade/Descartes software knowledge preferred)
• 5 + years professional experience working with various ocean and air carriers and freight forwarders / consolidators
• Knowledge and experience with FDA Prior Notice required
• Knowledge and experience filing ISF required
• Strong understanding of supply chain requirements, processes, and tracking of import shipments
• Strong attention to detail and high level of data accuracy
• Strong communication skills – written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

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