JAS Worldwide
Import Specialist – JAS Worldwide
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Import Specialist
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JAS Worldwide
Base pay range $55,000.00/yr – $65,000.00/yr
JOB SUMMARY 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 customers’ requirements. An Import Specialist must ensure compliance with laws and regulations, as well as JAS Forwarding operating procedures. Within some JAS locations, this position may also be responsible for the completion of all customs house broker transactions and other government agency regulations in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Prepare, review and process appropriate documents (i.e. customer classification, commercial invoices, etc.) ensuring files contain all necessary copies, are accurate and in the proper sequence
Receive and track customer bookings/shipments, update clients on 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 forecasts 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
Ability to recognize any changes in customers shipping down trends and report to Management
Ability to be cross trained and act as a back‑up for any the team if necessary
To report on customer performance and identify any change in support
Promote compliance across the department/section
Ability to work through problems, but also recognize issues that may need to be communicated/escalated to management
Ensure all timely correspondence to customers
Other duties as requested
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 3 years’ experience handling imports (air and/or ocean) or combination of education and expertise required
Experience and knowledge regarding imports, compliance, rules and regulations preferred
Efficient organizational skills
Proficient 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 laws, practices and procedures
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma is a plus or GED required
Experience working in CargoWise (C1) is preferred
Experience handling the full life cycle of imports (air and/or ocean) or combination of education and expertise required
Experience and knowledge regarding import, compliance, rules and regulations preferred
Knowledge of Importer Security Filing (ISF) preferred
Good working knowledge of Incoterms required
ADDITIONAL Follow the Company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.
The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
Definitions: (if any abbreviation, the meaning needs to be inserted)
Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.
JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
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Import Specialist
role at
JAS Worldwide
Base pay range $55,000.00/yr – $65,000.00/yr
JOB SUMMARY 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 customers’ requirements. An Import Specialist must ensure compliance with laws and regulations, as well as JAS Forwarding operating procedures. Within some JAS locations, this position may also be responsible for the completion of all customs house broker transactions and other government agency regulations in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Prepare, review and process appropriate documents (i.e. customer classification, commercial invoices, etc.) ensuring files contain all necessary copies, are accurate and in the proper sequence
Receive and track customer bookings/shipments, update clients on 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 forecasts 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
Ability to recognize any changes in customers shipping down trends and report to Management
Ability to be cross trained and act as a back‑up for any the team if necessary
To report on customer performance and identify any change in support
Promote compliance across the department/section
Ability to work through problems, but also recognize issues that may need to be communicated/escalated to management
Ensure all timely correspondence to customers
Other duties as requested
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 3 years’ experience handling imports (air and/or ocean) or combination of education and expertise required
Experience and knowledge regarding imports, compliance, rules and regulations preferred
Efficient organizational skills
Proficient 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 laws, practices and procedures
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma is a plus or GED required
Experience working in CargoWise (C1) is preferred
Experience handling the full life cycle of imports (air and/or ocean) or combination of education and expertise required
Experience and knowledge regarding import, compliance, rules and regulations preferred
Knowledge of Importer Security Filing (ISF) preferred
Good working knowledge of Incoterms required
ADDITIONAL Follow the Company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.
The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
Definitions: (if any abbreviation, the meaning needs to be inserted)
Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.
JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
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