Import Specialist

JAS Worldwide•Chicago, IL

3d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services. The Air Import Specialist is responsible for managing air import shipments, ensuring high-quality service that meets or exceeds customer expectations. This includes coordinating with airlines and clients to provide updates on flight status and the arrival of shipments, while delivering exceptional service to both suppliers and customers. The role involves offering effective solutions, adhering to company policies, and ensuring full compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience in Air imports or combination of education and expertise required
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal skills
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently
Knowledge of US customs laws, practices and procedures
Able to perform the essential duties of this position without posing a “direct threat” to the health or safety of self or others
Able to interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates and supervisors
High School Diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Cargowise (C1) experience is preferred
Experience and knowledge regarding import entry procedures, compliance, rules and regulations preferred
OGA experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Track the arrivals of cargo via web, with JAS origin and warehouses / warehouse.
Receive the customer service transmissions, and send them to the warehouses / warehouses before 8 hours arrival of the flight.
Report missing documents / packages to customer service, origin and customer.
Enter forward the transmissions sent by customer services to generate the operation.
Generate the notice of arrival of the cargo to the warehouse / fiscal warehouse send the dispatch.
Generate the invoice for freight and handling of the operation as soon as the cargo arrives.
Coordinate the sending of documents to customers by courier.
Issue Insurance according to customer service instruction.
Comply with customs transmissions at the time regulated by customs.
Notify the client of the arrival of their cargo immediately.
Daily tracking of all pending flights, reporting delays or other