Job Overview
The Senior Ocean Import Coordinator is responsible for ensuring legal compliance and providing import administration and control within government rules and regulations, including appropriate licensing for ocean shipments. Review contracts for required clauses and identifies omissions. Interface with internal and external customers, foreign order administration, freight forwarders, customs officers, and other functional areas to ensure coordination and logistics of shipment. Select carrier for shipment of products and prepares documents for freight forwarders. Accurately perform all accounting functions related to the billing, distribution and collection of funds for the client’s cargo.
What will you enjoy doing (duties/tasks)
- Prepare price quotations on inbound international freight
- Follow up with customers to resolve inquires, prepare, route, and cut air bills and manifests
- Correct billings and issue debit and credit memos for customers, arrange for pick up and movement of freight to gateways
- Initiate and maintain customer master profiles in order to have correct information on hand in order to offer consistent service.
- Maintain close liaison with the US Customs Service and for various specialized U.S. Customs clearance requirements.
- Researching and resolving operational problems, review all documents, contact all first-time customers, perform credit checks, and handle other tasks as needed.
What will you enjoy doing (duties/tasks)
- Solid interpersonal and analytical skills required
- 3-6 years of relevant ocean import experience preferred
- Knowledge of Word and Excel. Knowledge of general freight forwarding terms and standards.
- Knowledge of U.S. Customs Regulations and Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- Basic knowledge of accounting functions and relative information retrieval.
- High school diploma or equivalent required
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary ranging from $26.27 - $36.12 hourly, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits package includes paid time off and paid sick time in the first year, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and more as described in our benefits guide. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, performance, geography, and internal equity. Benefits may be subject to waiting periods and other terms and conditions.
Benefits:
Medical
We offer a number of plans for a variety of health care services and supplies, including preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services and prescription drugs.
Vision
The option for separate vision coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.
Dental
The option for separate dental coverage to cover preventative major and basic dental services.
401(k)
The company offers a pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan with a company match.
Direct Deposit
We offer direct deposit to all employees.
Holidays
On a calendar year basis, the Company pays all employees 6 major holidays, including New Year's Days, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.