Import Coordinator

Vida Shoes International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vida Shoes International, Inc. is seeking an Import Coordinator to join our team in New York.

You will handle logistics of importing goods, perform data entry and maintain Excel records, and collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth shipments. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong computer skills, and the ability to work autonomously as part of a team; import documentation experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong follow through and great people skills with the ability to build relationships within the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to solve problems.
• Some Import/Import documentation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process import documents and work with customs brokers to obtain all custom releases for import shipments.
• Assist supervisors to resolve all transaction issues.
• Maintain status report for all shipments and knowledge on all technical issues for brokers and collaborate with various departments for release of all goods from customs.
• Collaborate freight forwarders and administer appropriate movement of all goods and supervise all freight flow and ensure clearance and delivery of all import goods.
• Work with freight carriers/brokers to ensure arrival of all goods within required timeframe.
• Evaluate all import transportation and assist in approval of all invoices for payment.
• Prepare and processes all import documents and broker invoices and manage all container shipments in coordination with freight carriers and customers.
• Computer data entry and excel spreadsheets

Skills

Excellent communication

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Since 1973, Vida Shoes International has been committed to becoming a global leader in the footwear industry. We are dedicated to designing, producing and marketing quality branded footwear using our expansive international resources. Our wealth of knowledge stems from the diversity of brands and successful products we have produced year after year.

Job Title: Import Coordinator

Compensation: $50k to 55k

Summary

Vida Shoes International, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for an Import Coordinator to work with a team handling the logistics of transporting goods into the country. As an import coordinator, your job duties include data entry, excel spreadsheets, communicating relevant information to different company departments and helping to arrange shipments.

Key Job Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Evaluate and process import documents and work with customs brokers to obtain all custom releases for import shipments.
• Assist supervisors to resolve all transaction issues.
• Maintain status report for all shipments and maintain knowledge on all technical issues for brokers and collaborate with various departments for release of all goods from customs.
• Collaborate freight forwarders and administer appropriate movement of all goods and supervise all freight flow and ensure clearance and delivery of all import goods.
• Work with freight carriers/brokers to ensure arrival of all goods within required timeframe.
• Evaluate all import transportation and assist in approval of all invoices for payment.
• Prepare and processes all import documents and broker invoices and manage all container shipments in coordination with freight carriers and customers.
• Computer data entry and excel spreadsheets

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong follow through and great people skills with the ability to build relationships within the organization
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to solve problems.
• Some Import/Import documentation experience preferred

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opening.

Vida Shoes International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.