Import Specialist - International Customs & Freight Forwarding

Edward J Zarach & Associates Inc•Chelsea, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Import Specialist who will be responsible for all duties and tasks related to moving our clients’ freight from foreign countries into the United States. The Import Specialist is the single point of contact within Zarach Logistics for the clients that they support. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Must be willing to train and work in a customs brokerage and/or freight forwarding role.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams).
Excellent communications skills.

Nice To Haves

CargoWise experience preferred
Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)
Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Coordinate air and ocean shipments from beginning to end.
Consistently update clients with the status of their shipments.
Working with and interacting with clients, carriers, and warehouses to resolve issues as they occur with shipments.
Ensuring timely updates of shipment details and updating the transportation system in a timely manner with proper and pertinent information while meeting deadlines.
Proper product classification of imported goods.
Customs clearance processing in ACE system.
Ensuring the on-time delivery of cargo.
Correct and timely billing of clients’ shipments for the services provided.
Demonstrating a basic knowledge and understanding of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements.
Demonstrating a basic knowledge and understanding of Partner Government Agencies (PGAs).