Import/Export Specialist

PROTRANS INTERNATIONAL LLC • Laredo, TX

1d

About The Position

Control and maintain U.S. Customs documentation for Bonded Warehouse. Assure compliance with Customs Regulations and meet customer needs.

Requirements

• Knowledge, ability and attention to detail to perform day-to-day operations.
• Ability to work with Excel Spreadsheets.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Intermediate Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, are, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret and variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred; or minimum two years related experience and/or training in Customs Brokerage; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with carriers and customs brokers in preparing for admission and withdrawals of bonded freight.
• Process Customer Expected Receipts and Customer Orders in ASCTrac.
• Maintain bonded warehouse Permit Files documentation in accurate, organized order for customs spot audits and unexpected Customs visits.
• Maintain accurate Bonded Warehouse Control sheets via Excel.
• Report arrival of freight to Customs Broker for receipt of BW Permit Copy (7501) to BW.
• Run weekly/monthly inventory report with 100% accuracy.
• Submit Permit File timely with U.S. Customs vis DIS upon Final Withdrawal.
• Work with Material Handler to assure accurate withdrawals and inventory counts.
• Able to communicate and coordinate with U.S. Customs for approvals for manipulations, destruction or reporting of discrepancies, when needed.
• Conduct regular internal audit / spot check of bonded warehouse area for cleanliness and proper handling.
• Maintain and file timely the end-of-year reconciliation report (CF300).
• Report timely to management any unusual situations or unknown issues that arise.
• Interact with customers and suppliers to resolve daily issues, give feedback, respond to emails timely.
• Assure all Customs deadlines are met to avoid penalties, errors.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Help with other functions when not active with bonded Warehouse responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level