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Senior Import Operations Specialist
Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities Operations Agent
▪ Customer Service, field phone calls and general office support
▪ Creating/ Auditing an OrganiWhat is zation in Cargowise
▪ ISF filing with US Customs
▪ File Opening / Data Entry in Cargowise
▪ Cargo Tracking on carrier/ port websites for Air, LCL and FCL
▪ Adhere to government regulations that monitor our business (TSA, FMC, DOT, US Customs)
▪ Fundamental understanding of international shipping processes
▪ Basic knowledge of Incoterms
▪ Understanding of different types of bills of lading
▪ Communication with customers, international agents, domestic vendors
▪ Dispatching trucks for recovery / delivery
▪ Issuing Arrival Notices
▪ Paying arrival charges
▪ Invoicing clients
▪ Daily problem resolution
▪ Ongoing Logistics and Regulatory Training
▪ Vendor rate negotiations
▪ Processing/ Auditing invoices for vendor charges
▪ Quote clients
▪ Setting up/ Coordinating Shipments with partners at origin
▪ Handling Triangle Shipment Coordination Operations Specialist
▪ Look up products in the USHTS and on Cross to check HTS codes
▪ Review shipping documents to ensure all required customs data is on the paperwork
▪ Communicate with customers and agents to get documentation corrected as needed
▪ Process a Single Entry Bond when required
▪ Process multi- line commercial invoices through Deep Cognition
▪ Entry writing / prep in Cargowise
▪ Know the flags for applicable PGA's
▪ Understand current tariffs
▪ Work with Sales and Senior Ops team members to document Client SOW's
▪ Handle Carnet Shipments
▪ Antidumping Entries
▪ Processing Warehouse Entries
▪ Quota Entries
▪ Shipment Coordination from Origin
▪ Handle Customs/ PGA Exams Senior Operations Specialist
▪ Post Summary Corrections
▪ Onboarding / Implementing new clients o Work with Sales to document SOWs o Creating SOP's for clients
▪ Distribute and maintain new client broker document packages
▪ Competent in all PGA Entries- FDA, USDA, FWS,CPSC,DOT,NHSTA, ATF, APHIS,EPA, TSCA
▪ Assist Operation Specialists with questions
▪ Assist Overseas Partners with specific questions about US import processes Competencies
▪ High level of customer service
▪ Self-Starter with attention to detail
▪ Analyze and manipulate large amounts of data
▪ Ability to learn, adapt, and thrive under pressure
▪ Proven organizational and time management skills
▪ Understanding of quality assurance Experience & Qualifications
▪ Previous experience working with Cargowise and the interactive equipment
▪ Proficient in Microsoft Office
▪ Education o High School or equivalent (5 years' experience) o Associate's degree
▪ Bachelor's degree
▪ 3-7 years' experience
▪ Has attained their CCS Designation
▪ Must pass and maintain TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) for IAC eligibility. Physical Requirements (ADA Compliance)
▪ Ability to remain stationary at a desk for extended periods, frequently operating a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
▪ Ability to occasionally move about the office to access files, office machinery, or attend meetings; may need to transport parcels or packages up to 10-20 pounds occasionally.
▪ Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
▪ Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
▪ Ability to observe details on documents and screens, requiring normal or corrected vision for reading and data entry.
Pay:
$72,800.00 - $81,120.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health savings account Life insurance
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance