Import Specialist - Full-time / Part-time

Description:

The role of the import specialist is to process and handle air and ocean import shipments for our customers, ensuring the highest quality standards and providing service solutions that meet or exceed our customer’s requirements.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, review and process appropriate documents (i.e. customers classification, commercials invoices, etc.) ensuring files contain all necessary copies, are accurate and in the proper sequence

Process customs entries and check customs release details to ensure any discrepancies are handled promptly and accurately

Receive and track customer bookings/shipments, update client of shipment status/delays, dispatch for delivery, collect proof of delivery (POD), cost and invoice all files

Comply with all company business process guidelines

Bill/Invoice each file to the respective customers paying close attention to payment terms for the responsible party

Resolve and reconcile incorrect payables by working with vendors and overseas offices

Assist sales, department manager(s) and colleagues in compiling quotes

Provide accurate job costing forecast ensuring all payables, receivables and accruals are set and properly managed per company rules and guidelines

Provide responsive customer service

Dispatch freight for delivery, maintain communication with trucker throughout delivery

Other duties as requested

Skills:

Logistics, excel, Transportation, supply chain, data entry, ERP, Bills of lading, Import, Export, Ocean import, Administration, Freight, Freight forwarder, Outlook, Microsoft office, Ocean export, Customer service

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Freight forwarding or logistics/supply chain exposure

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent Communication skill

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite a plus

Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines

Able to work in a team and independently

Knowledge of US customs

Experience Level:

Entry Level

About Aston Carter:

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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.