International Import Specialist

Full Time
Houston, TX 77031
Posted
Job description

Location: Multiple - Fremont, Ca., Houston, TX., New York, NY., Atlanta, GA.

Position Summary: Logistics is seeking a hard-working, dependable, and motivated team member to join their team. The primary responsibility of the International Import Specialist is to work closely with our direct sourcing group, freight forwarders, international carriers and our international customs broker to closely monitor and execute international shipments into the US and delivery to the Distribution Centers located throughout the US. In addition, this will require working with internal stakeholders in various departments including our internal merchandise accounting and accounts payable teams for prompt processing of all international and domestic shipping documents and invoices.
Responsibilities:

  • Provide world class customer service to all internal and external customers
  • Obtain and process all international shipping documentation for accuracy and prepare documents for submission to merchandise accounting
  • Reviewing shipping documents such as bills of lading, manifests, and other paperwork to ensure that they conform to CBP regulations
  • File all required documentation and further backup for international shipments as required
  • Audit and code all freight invoices, both paper and electronic for international and domestic shipments
  • Retrieve and collect international freight invoices and ensure all backup documentation is submitted to the merchandise accounting team for processing in accordance with our agreed upon terms
  • Answer payment inquires on PO and non-PO merchandise for timely payment to our vendors and maintaining partnership
  • Monitor and manage WIP reporting for garments and fabric with up to date information and ensure systems are updated accordingly (Transportation Management System and Bamboo Rose)
  • Manage the direct logistics email group and respond as necessary to received emails
  • Coordinate with shipping forwarders to obtain and update the shipment tracking information
  • Communicating with customs brokers and other individuals involved in international shipping to ensure that all documentation is accurate
  • Coordinate with trucking companies to pickup cargo from ocean ports, air cargo terminals and rail ramps.
  • Communicate with merchandise buyers and direct sourcing team, TMW/KNG/JAB/MSP, to accurately schedule inbound international retail and tuxedo merchandise for delivery to the appropriate distribution center in order to meet production goals
  • Receive incoming calls from vendors and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner for routing instructions and other assistance
  • Update Distribution Systems, Bamboo Rose and TMS with updated ETA’s required for visibility of inbound merchandise to the Distribution Center
  • Prepare and distribute weekly reports to all receiving departments and merchandise teams as required
  • Assign appointments to 3rd party carriers for access to our Distribution Center and inform all receiving departments with delivery times
  • Monitor Transportation Providers’ websites to monitor arrival times and update Bamboo Rose and TMS with accurate delivery times and seal information to all receiving departments in the Distribution Center
  • Perform various tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in international imports
  • Have familiarity with MBOL, AWB, ISF, BOL, CI documents and other international related documents
  • Have familiarity with custom documents for auditing and compliance from shipping factories
  • Be familiar with Incoterms for international freight
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently or with team members to accomplish defined goals in a fast-paced distribution warehouse environment
  • Ability to visualize, prioritize and multi-task, dependable and reliable
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good command of the English language
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency to meet customer time commitments
  • Excellent telephone etiquette skills required
  • Intermediate to advance PC skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to prioritize and organize work related tasks
  • Flexibility and ability to follow instructions is a must
  • Ability to maintain a high level of performance, detailed and deadline oriented
  • Ability to learn new skills and take on additional job responsibilities as required
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management and all levels within the organization
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing environment which may include increased hours, volume of work, shifting priorities, multiple demands, staffing shortages

Job: DC/Logistics
Organization: Tailored Shared Services
Shift: Day Job

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Houston, TX 77031: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • International Imports: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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