ASL Trading Representative

Nitori Philippines Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Nitori Philippines Inc. is seeking an Import Specialist to manage end-to-end import operations, ensuring compliant customs clearance, timely cargo release, and accurate landed cost calculations.

The role involves coordinating with brokers, warehouses, carriers, and internal teams to optimize international and domestic logistics costs. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of importing experience, a valid Custom Broker license, and a Bachelor's degree, with strong numerical and analytical

Qualifications

• 3+ years of importing/exporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of customs documentation, HS Codes, duties and regulatory compliance.
• Experience coordinating with brokers, warehouses, carriers and logistics partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end importation processes for compliant and timely clearance.
• Apply HS Codes, duties, taxes, and import regulations accurately.
• Review shipping documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Validate customs declaration forms for efficient clearance.
• Coordinate with brokers, agents, warehouses, carriers and internal teams.
• Monitor import licences/permits and renewals.
• Calculate landed costs and monitor logistics expenses.
• Prepare cost and compliance reports for management review.

Skills

Importing & exporting

Cost analysis

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the role

Manage end-to-end importation operations as the designated Importer, ensuring compliant customs clearance, timely cargo release, accurate landed cost calculations, and effective control of international and domestic logistics expenses.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end importation processes and ensure smooth, timely, and compliant import operations.

• Interpret and apply HS Codes, import duties and taxes, customs requirements, and relevant import laws and regulations.

• Review and verify shipping documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Validate customs declaration forms to support efficient customs clearance.

• Coordinate with customs brokers, agents, warehouse teams, carriers, and internal stakeholders to facilitate customs clearance, cargo release, and timely delivery.

• Monitor import licences and permits, ensuring required documents remain valid and are renewed before expiration.

• Calculate, monitor, and control shipping and logistics costs for international and domestic transactions.

• Calculate total product landed costs by consolidating purchase prices, ocean freight, customs duties, taxes, local charges, and related expenses.

• Monitor importation expenses and cost efficiency to support accurate cost allocation and effective control of logistics expenditures.

• Maintain accurate import records and prepare cost and compliance reports for management review.

What we're looking for

• At least 3 years of importing and exporting experience

• License Custom Broker

• Bachelor's Degree

• Experience in importation, customs clearance, freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain operations.

• Strong knowledge of customs documentation, HS Codes, import duties, taxes, licences, permits, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience coordinating with customs brokers, agents, warehouses, carriers, and other logistics partners.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, including landed cost calculations and logistics cost monitoring.

• High attention to detail when reviewing shipping documents and customs declarations.

• Strong organisational, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or comparable business and logistics systems.

• Ability to manage multiple shipments, deadlines, and compliance requirements accurately.