Import Agent

Required Skills:

• Ability to work with demanding deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must be detail oriented, thorough and accurate and have the ability to efficiently solve problems
• Solid knowledge of domestic and international geography including countries, major cities and ocean ports along with basic knowledge of U.S. Regulatory Laws
• Ability to establish priorities and accomplish multiple tasks, must be organized
• Strong PC skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Work effectively via phone, fax, e-mail. Good planning and organization skills; ability to multitask and be a self-starter
• Basic knowledge of INCO terms, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Customs regulations and other government agency requirements

Education:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED

Previous Experience:

• 2-years of experience preferred but not required   

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• A to Z Handling of Air and Ocean Imports
• Impeccable customer service
• Perform audit review on all assigned brokerage files and payments to customs
• Maintain and keep current all customs compliance documentation
• Process documents through the Company's ABI system, obtaining Customs release and other government agency releases as appropriate. Arrange both delivery and the invoicing of the import account for services rendered
• Review and monitor all Customs rejections, requests for information for clients and any other government agency, and other correspondence
• Adhere to all domestic and international shipping regulations
• Mandatory daily correspondence with overseas offices
• Work closely with other departments to deliver high level of service to customers
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Must be able to pass a background check