Import​/Export Specialist

IMPORT EXPORT SPECIALIST Schedule

Monday - Friday 10am - 7pm

Control and maintain U.S. Customs documentation for Bonded Warehouse. Assure compliance with Customs Regulations and meet customer needs.

• Work with carriers and customs brokers in preparing for admission and withdrawals of bonded freight.
• Process Customer Expected Receipts and Customer Orders in ASCTrac.
• Maintain bonded warehouse Permit Files documentation in accurate, organized order for customs spot audits and unexpected Customs visits.
• Maintain accurate Bonded Warehouse Control sheets via Excel.
• Report arrival of freight to Customs Broker for receipt of BW Permit Copy (7501) to BW.
• Run weekly/monthly inventory report with 100% accuracy.
• Submit Permit File timely with U.S. Customs vis DIS upon Final Withdrawal.
• Work with Material Handler to assure accurate withdrawals and inventory counts.
• Able to communicate and coordinate with U.S. Customs for approvals for manipulations, destruction or reporting of discrepancies, when needed.
• Conduct regular internal audit / spot check of bonded warehouse area for cleanliness and proper handling.
• Maintain and file timely the end-of-year reconciliation report (CF300).
• Report timely to management any unusual situations or unknown issues that arise.
• Interact with customers and suppliers to resolve daily issues, give feedback, respond to emails timely.
• Assure all Customs deadlines are met to avoid penalties, errors.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Help with other functions when not active with bonded Warehouse responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Knowledge, ability and attention to detail to perform day-to-day operations. Ability to work with Excel Spreadsheets. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred; or minimum two years related experience and/or training in Customs Brokerage; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Intermediate

Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, are, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

There are no special certifications/licenses for this job. During the job, the BW Coordinator may be required to attend any local CBP, or Association, training / workshops.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the employee to regularly stand; walk; sit; talk or hear. The position requires the employee to occasionally reach with hand and arms.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.