Global Import & Customs Specialist

JAS Worldwide; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. in the United States seeks an Import Specialist to process air and ocean import shipments, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and supporting CHB activities.

The role may oversee customs transactions and other government agency requirements in a timely manner. The candidate will prepare documents, review entries, track shipments, bill customers, and provide accurate job costing forecasts while maintaining excellent customer service and coordination with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience handling imports (air and/or ocean).
• Knowledge of US customs laws, practices and procedures preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and process appropriate documents (i.e. customers classification, commercials invoices) ensuring files contain all necessary copies, are accurate and in the proper sequence.
• Process customs entries and check customs release details to ensure any discrepancies are handled promptly and accurately.
• Receive and track customer bookings/shipments, update client of 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 forecast 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.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Imports knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork and independence

US customs regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. in the United States seeks an Import Specialist to process air and ocean import shipments, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and supporting CHB activities.

The role may oversee customs transactions and other government agency requirements in a timely manner. The candidate will prepare documents, review entries, track shipments, bill customers, and provide accurate job costing forecasts while maintaining excellent customer service and coordination with