Job description

Import Specialist

We are an agile, collaborative, and energetic company located in the Buffalo area. We are a team of self-starting, mission-driven individuals with a passion for importing & exporting. We take our work seriously, celebrate our successes, and put people at the center of everything we do. As we continue to grow rapidly, we are always looking for talented and experienced individuals to join our team.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the clearance of import shipment via ocean, air, and ground freight
• Daily preparation of entry requests to include all modes of transport for various commodities
• Prioritize and coordinate import shipments and administrative activities in a timely manner.
• Ensure all documentation and filings are in accordance with customs rules and regulations.
• Obtains licenses and other CBP and PGA required documents.
• Oversee the pick-up and transfer of shipments with appropriate partners
• Track shipments and address delivery issues with relevant parties
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, preparing documents, and data entry
• Providing proactive client service and handling of client inquiries both internal and external
• Communicates with Customs, carriers, and terminals to facilitate the release of cargo.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Help clients understand their responsibilities with U.S. Customs and other government agency impot laws and regulations.
• Establish and maintain a clean, well-organized, safe, and healthy work environment.
• Develop and maintain successful relationships with vendors (e.g., steamship lines and airline representatives, freight forwarders, local pickup, and delivery companies etc.

Qualifications:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience
• Proficient in tariff classification
• Excellent communications skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Works cohesively with team members
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Capable of communicating clearly
• Professional and cheerful outlook

Benefits: Salary negotiable based on experience. Paid Vacation & Sick time Observed holidays and float holidaysGreat benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid life, flexible spending, 401K retirement planProfit sharing bonusOther Information You Should Know:This is a full-time position Monday – FridayDay shift; 8 hours Weekend on call services

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tonawanda, NY 14150: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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