What are the responsibilities and job description for the Import Team Leader position at BDP International?
About PSA BDP:
PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.
We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.
We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.
PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.
JOB SUMMARY:
Prepares and compiles documents required by federal government for discharge of foreign cargo at domestic port to serve as intermediary between importers, merchant shipping companies, airlines, railroads, trucking companies, pipeline operators, and the United States Customs Service by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisor. Travels to attend customer operational meetings. Assists in the training of custom’s issues and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Review import shipment documentation from customer’s suppliers to identify and resolve errors and compliance issues prior to Customs entry
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Review and manage Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications for components and finished goods; submit database and required documentation to appropriate parties
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Conduct monthly entry audits
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Work directly with the customer and their suppliers to obtain information required for responses to Customs as related to CF28’s, CF29’s and Post Entry Adjustments.
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Demonstrate continuous improvement through training, process management, implementing automated solutions and lean procedures.
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Responds to and supports internal and external audit findings as they relate to trade and import and export classifications and accurate government filing. Determines root cause and corrective actions and coordinates implementation thereof.
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Manage Customs broker requests to ensure timeliness and accuracy of all entries submitted to U.S. CBP
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Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of standard operating procedures and work instructions to support functional area of responsibility as needed
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Collect, assess and issue free trade certificates; ensure compliance with free trade requirements
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Manage direct reports