Import Clerk

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Honolulu seeks an Import Clerk to assist the Logistics Department with managing, tracking, and coordinating imported goods, working with the Manager and Customs Broker to prepare all documents for customs clearance.

Requires 2–4 years in importing/exporting or related admin, an Associates degree preferred, and proficiency in Excel, MS Outlook and Word. Schedule: Mon–Fri, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Qualifications

• 2-year Associates degree preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in importing/exporting, accounting, administration or a combination of same.
• Japanese language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify import documents provided by shippers for accuracy.
• Obtain duty information from customs brokers.
• Coordinate with brokers to obtain USDA/FDA release information.
• Track containers and arrange transport after release.
• Calculate cost extensions and update currency rates.
• Communicate updates to POS and buyers.
• Renew and update import permits.
• Monitor FDA/USDA import alerts and inform stakeholders.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Mathematical ability

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

• Base Pay $18.00 - $19.00 / Hour
• Job Category --PPRM Hawaii, Corporate
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Lindsay Wong
• Email [e-mail]

Description

POSITION: IMPORT CLERK

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME

LOCATION: LOGISTICS DEPARTMENT

STARTING RATE OF PAY: $18.00/hr

Seeking Import Clerk to assist Logistics Department to manage, track and oversee company’s imported goods into the country and coordinate with Manager and Customs Broker to obtain and execute all documents necessary for custom clearance of import transactions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prior to Arrival of Goods:
  • Verify of Import related documents provided by shippers to ensure they are in order and accurate.
  • Verify Shippers notice, request of processing freight charges.
  • Obtain duty information from Custom Brokers.
• Upon Arrival of Goods:
  • Obtain any missing documents /Information required by Customs in order to have them release the Goods.
  • Obtain USDA Release information from Customer Broker.
  • Verify the status of examination by USDA at CES.
  • Verify location of Container and arrange for transport of container or Goods once it is released by USDA.
  • Verify FDA Hold item information on WEB. Report to Warehouse Manager.
• Process abandonment of USDA rejected Goods and FDA rejected Goods
• Calculate of cost for each item using cost extension format.
• Coordinate with POS and Buyers to update them on cost of goods, currency rates, formats, etc...
• Renews and updates permits related to importing
• Regularly communicate with shippers to receive any new or updated information relating to import of goods.
• Regularly checks for any FDA Import Alert Updates and shares same with all related parties.
• Other task as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/

EDUCATION: 2-year Associates degree preferred but not required. A minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in importing/exporting, accounting, administration or a combination of same. Japanese language is preferred.

ABILITIES:

Organized and detail in work; Good mathematic abilities; Good verbal/written communication skills; Proficient computer skills: especially with Excel / spreadsheets. MS Outlook and Word also used; and self-starter who is able to work with minimal supervision.

SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday, Eight hour Schedule per day between the hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.