Import Specialist (Ocean Freight)

Crane Worldwide Logistics; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an Import Specialist to manage import shipments and ensure timely delivery. The role involves processing documentation, coordinating with customs, and providing excellent client service. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent client service skills.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process import documentation for assigned accounts.
• Monitor transactions and notify of irregularities.
• Coordinate sea freight and customs operations.

Skills

Communication

Client Service

Detail Oriented

Organizational Skills

Job description

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over 130 locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our client's logistics challenges.

The Import Specialist is responsible for the processing of import shipments and all related activities for an assigned base of accounts. Performs duties related to import documentation review and customs release coordination affecting timely delivery. Logistic coordination, included deliveries and distribution.

Essential Job Functions:

• Receive, review, and process import documentation for an assigned base of accounts.
• Monitor transactions and notify supervisory personnel of any problem or irregularities.
• Provide excellent and timely client service by informing the client of the status of their shipment(s).
• Coordinate sea freight, release operations, customs or other governmental agency examinations that may be required.
• Dispatch deliveries with truckers.
• Coordinate warehousing operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

Position may require extended periods of sitting, computer use, standing and walking. Some light lifting may be required in some instances.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent client service skills, responding promptly and professionally to client needs and requests for service and assistance.
• English language knowledge (oral/written) - level B1 minimum
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine correspondence.
• Must be detail oriented with good organizational skills.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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Motivations

Required

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility