Job Description: Import Coordinator

We are the Human Standard in Global Logistics. Founded in 1999, with a singular idea: to bring integrity and honor to the freight forwarding market. Today, we are a leader in global logistics and got here because we have stayed true to our core values.

Location: Charleston, SC

Work Schedule: Onsite Monday-Friday

By joining the ASF Team you will receive…

Company-paid benefits available:

·        Dental insurance

·        Short-term and long-term disability

·        50,000 Group Term Life insurance policy

·        (7) Paid holidays and (15) days PTO per calendar year

·        Ability to select a paid Friday (extended weekend) off each month in addition to PTO

·        401(k) Retirement plan with employer matching. Employees are 100% vested at enrollment.

·         Additional Benefits available for purchase: Blue Cross Blue Shield plan for employee and dependents, vision insurance, critical illness, accident, and additional voluntary term life insurance.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

The Import Coordinator handles and arranges the customs clearance in all USA ports for all inbound goods for various import customers. The ideal candidate will be able to handle logistics flow from origin to final delivery to ensure maximum efficiency. This position requires working knowledge of import regulations and compliance documentation. To succeed in this role, you should have organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. A customer-focused approach is an essential job function.

Duties:

• Proficient in using import management software or systems.
• Provide import estimates and information regarding importing into the United States (via air, ocean, and truck).
•  Provide customer service to internal departments and overseas affiliates/clients.
• Communications with customers, US Customs, PGA, truckers, steamship lines, airlines, freight forwarders, reading and answering all emails and phone calls or any other entity/request pertaining to the entry that may arise.
• Classify all entries, resolve import problems, and Data entry, which includes: coordination of delivery, all OBL’S and payments are sent off for freight availability.
• Ability to navigate through the various ocean carrier websites to manually create Bookings/Shipping Instructions.
• Handle all post-entry amendments and internal audits of all imports that have been imported.
• Assist the import manager with projects as requested.
• Maintain communication with all customers ensuring all needs are covered
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred
• Ocean import/export experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years Logistics and/or related field required