Import Specialist

 Posted 12 days ago
     
2-5 years experience
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AI Summary

Responsible for coordinating the release and entry processing of air and ocean shipments. This includes creating customs entries, ensuring accurate duty reporting, and maintaining relationships with clients and customs authorities.

 Import Specialist 

 

We provide clarity in a world of trade complexity so that businesses can grow further, faster, smarter. Over 30,000 clients trust us with their customs brokerage, trade consulting, global trade management and freight needs.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Service Delivery, this position is responsible for coordinating release and entry processing for air and/or ocean shipments. The role is fully remote and M-F day shift. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of shipments.
  • Create customs entries through proper selection of client and client records, interpretation of documentation for all clients' shipments
  • Data entry of shipment information for release, rating and billing and ensuring that all mandatory fields are  completed and accurate in NSCs.
  • Ensure correct value for duty is reported based on invoice details and terms of sale. Establish correct value for duty and tariff treatment by selecting the correct keyword/HS code.
  • In a professional manner, work with team members as required for missing documentation, information or instructions necessary to release a shipment in  
  • Verify documentation for release conditions, compliance and rating compliance (e.g., free trade certificates).
  • Participate fully with other team members in the day-to-day operation of Release Operations in NSCs.
  • Endeavor to utilize and take advantage of system automation tools that are available to support release processing.
  • Open file/data input for new shipments in relevant systems.
  • Coordinate and prepare entry summary as needed.
  • At time of release, monitor status of Customs and PGA releases.
  • Ensure that all SOP's and business rules are adhered to following special client instructions, notes and alerts.  Identify those that are missing or those that have become outdated or ineffective, making recommendations for change.
  • Prioritize and complete work according to production supervisor direction, Customs requirements and Livingston standards.
  • Maintain effective relationship with clients, carriers, forwarders, Customs, etc.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by management. 
  • Adhere to established policies and procedures.
     

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Familiar with all applicable Customs laws, regulations, procedures and industry practices.
  • Client service oriented.
  • Organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Assertiveness in problem solving.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Detailed oriented.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to present a professional image.
  • Knowledge of Word and Excel software.
  • Office equipment/machinery used: Personal computer and common business machines/software
     

WORK EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIRED

2 years of related experience

EDUCATION

Required: High School/GED or equivalent

COMPETENCIES

Inclusion and Collaboration
Business Acumen and Straight Talk
Accountability
Customer First Focus
Leading and Developing
Agility

We know that women and people of color may be less likely to apply if their professional experience does not exactly match the job description. Livingston is striving to build a culture where differences are celebrated; therefore, if you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply even if your experience may not check every box.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Location: HomeOffice Texas 

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