Import Job Description
Import
provides guidance and input on topics related to import and international trade such as: Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, customs valuation, preferential origin determinations (e.g., free trade agreements), duty deferral programs (e.g., foreign trade zone, inward processing/bonded regimes), customs declaration and clearance and the US Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program.
Import Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Customer/Suppliers/Third Parties – describe with whom the position consults or interacts (internal/external)
This position deals with our external vendors, Indy and Cedar Rapids Receiving Departments, Purchasing- Indy and M & N
Leadership/Management Responsibilities – describe leadership and/or management responsibilities that are required for the role
Maintains account plans that support development and/or sustainment of relationships with local agencies and/or direct regional contacts, by staying integrated with national sales teams and current with status of client needs
Manages post-contract activity as needed
Produces market / regional Proof of Performance upon campaign completion for further sustainment of relationships with local agencies and direct regional contacts
Prepacks - Work with Greensboro Sourcing and Planning groups to split POs in NGC for VF Asia prepack business
Complete Monthly, Seasonal, and yearly tracking reports (Proto Sample request, Style Change Request – SCR, Fabric Pricing, Seasonal Hot Style List, Execution Issues, and other needed details
Track Internal Manufacturing production samples
Help Manage Rework Projects – Participate in monthly calls, order any needed ticketing, follow production out of the DC and back in
Import Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Import
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: IATA, CES, CCS, NCBFAA, CTPAT, CFC, NAFTA, C-TPAT, GR, FIATA
Education for Import
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the import job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Education, Business/Administration, Business, Graduate Education, Public Administration, International Trade, Graduate, Associates, Finance, International Business
Skills for Import
Desired skills for import include:
Established system
HTS with respect to general chapter notes
SPI rules
CBP regulations and harmonized tariff OGA regulations
Basic and advanced features of internal systems
Regulations
Excel
Customs regulations
Free Trade Agreements
Rules
Desired experience for import includes:
Must possess a full understanding of garment construction including pattern, fit, and sewing details
Must have firm understanding of various fabric types and how each fabric type applies to different products
Must be familiar with international merchandise costs
Must be able to develop sourcing strategies based on the company’s demographic, buying capacity plans, and different product categories such as apparel, accessories, shoes, bags, and cosmetics
University degree, preferably in mechanical engineering /material
Minimum of three year of supply chain or related field job experience
Import Examples
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an import. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for import
- Verify that the correct information regarding HTS classification, country of origin, related party transaction, value and other data was submitted per pre-entry audit process
- Coordinate with Customs Brokers and other functions to streamline cross-border operations
- Export logistics, clearance and audits for Canada operations, in addition to self-filing of Canada Customs export declarations to Mexico
- Maintain metrics, enable continuous cost savings and efficiency improvements, keeping up to date Standard Operating Procedures
- Responsible for the maintainance and development of Hershey’s Export’s Sharepoint tools
- Assist in carrier selection while focused on cost control and continuous improvement
- Particpate in a cross-functional team cosisting of, but not limied to, purchasing, customer service, finance, and trade compliance
- Assist in daily communication with carriers including articulating booking instructions as required
- Maintain updated transportation costs in the AS400 and Routing Guide
- Assist in investigating, negotiating, and processing claims related to trasportation
Qualifications for import
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred (not required)
- Excellent collaboration and client service skills
- Understanding the Business- Knows the business and the mission-critical technical and functional skills needed to do the job
- Getting Work Done Through Others- Manages people well
- Action Orientation- Enjoys working hard
- Innovation Management- Is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for an import. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for import
- Assist in working with the drayage companies and branches to help drive down transportation costs
- Collaboratively work with accounts payable to audit freight payments and carrier billing accuracy
- Maintain AS400 distribution and logistics modules including but not limited to, daily shipment processing
- Proactively search, qualify, develop and engage into Import opportunity
- Constantly manage sales pipeline, sales activity through well planning on Salesforce
- Closely follow up with market and competitor information for all trades
- Identify customer needs, opportunities and key buying factors of accounts, and formalize those into account plans and strategies
- Manage overall business portfolio to maximize revenues and profitability, monitor and deliver individual /team KPIs
- Work closely with cross functions and relay important commercial information within the whole organization (Trade and marketing, Customer service, Finance, Operations and Management)
- Continuously seek to improve customer satisfaction
Qualifications for import
- Ensure import specialists and\or coordinators are working in close collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders to meet product requirements and timelines
- Coach and guide direct reports, ensuring results and professional development
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising or a related degree required
- Must have 10 years of experience in sourcing
- The ASEAN Import Director is responsible for revenue and profit through imports in ASEAN, connecting with BU’s across the World to find premium import products that can generate incremental revenue in ASEAN markets
- The ASEAN import director will lead development and approval of annual plan with associated P&L commitments (profit and DME/OpEx) in coordination with Region Commercial and GMs
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an import. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for import
- Constantly monitor and take corrective actions in order to bring down disputes and outstanding to a minimum
- Handling and coordinate with carrier to submit manifest
- Coordinate with stakeholder for both inhouse and outside company to prepare shipping document to proceed import custom clearance
- Coordinate with trucking supplier to book truck as per customer requirement
- Handling shipment document to pick up D/O, pay charge to carrier including demurrage, local charge, etc
- Prepare cost & revenue in system and follow up supplier's invoice
- Summarize the month ended billing report and prepare monthly report
- Prepare billing set and scaned document to customer
- Or externally via airline websites or by telephone to airline offices
- Work with the Import Manager to ensure that the department meets its financial and productivity goals
Qualifications for import
- This role reports to the ASEAN BU Marketing and Commercial Director and work closely with the BU Leadership Team through the ASEAN Innovation Council
- 12-15 years of experience in Commercial and/or Marketing
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required, preferably in Materials Management or Business Administration
- Must be able to read electronic documents of all types
- Attention to details, and able to multitask in a very fast phased environment
- Bi-lingual in Korean and English is a plus
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an import. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for import
- Assist Import Manager with execution of the budget for the department
- Execute against business plan for the Department / Station
- Prepare personal goals and work with Import Manager to develop plan of action to ensure
- Pre-advise Handling
- Perform import operation and all related activities
- Coordinate/maintain relationship and operation with vendors and customers
- Assist with customer inquiries and requirements
- Responsible for managing commercial terms of freight
- Arrival Confirmation
- Validate Billing
Qualifications for import
- 2+ years of experience in import, international trade, or logistics
- A solid understanding of airfreight processes would be desirable
- Pro-active organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team is an absolute must
- Import and/or International Business experience or education highly preferred
- Minimum 2 years Customer Service experience in a call center environment and/or Logistics/Supply Chain Management
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of import. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for import
- Proving rates/ billing info on shipments
- Prepare and review documentation for Customs compliance and other governmental entities
- Data Entry for shipping and freight manifests
- Manage customer requests via phone and email
- Maintain professional demeanor with internal and external customers
- Track and trace Air Import and/or Ocean Import files as required
- Contribute to maintain strong relationships with suppliers (airlines, steamship lines, trucking companies, and others)
- Coordinate day to day activities of the Import team
- Closely cooperate with OTCS and pursue for high data quality of import manifest and timely arrival notice
- Communicate with vessel agent, local customs and terminals to handle exceptionality • Timely follow up with the issues which need to have voice contact with customers
Qualifications for import
- Negotiate best cost structure for both banners to ensure cost consistency across both banners and cost meets target IMU
- Maintain communications with vendor base
- S/he will deliver their P&L by identifying new import product opportunities, leading legal clearance processes (ie, TM and SRA), working with Region Commercial to gain Bottler & Customer agreement, and coordinating with Bottlers who manage the importation process
- Must be detail oriented, a self starter, and able to work with minimal supervision
- Diplomatic problem solver with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Ensure that the Supply Plan meets the identified market demand as agreed through the IBP Process