What are the responsibilities and job description for the Import Specialist position at Savino Del Bene?
We are looking for a dynamic individual with a passion for logistics, operations and service; someone who can build relationships and has strong communication and operational skills. You will be responsible for supporting the operations side of this branch. This is a great opportunity that will challenge you in all the right ways.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive, review, and process import documentation for accounts.
- Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed and released to carrier, customers and agents in a timely manner.
- Work with Brokerage or CFS to coordinate and monitor the release of goods from the carrier, Customs, or other governmental agency examinations that may be required.
- Obtain and create quotes for shipments and source best method of transportation.
- Communication with overseas agents to ensure proper pre-alerts and documentation.
- Obtain and create quotes for shipments and source best method of transportation.
- Continue to explore different options to reduce cost, and increase revenues.
- Track and trace shipment and provide updates to clients and sales.
- Uphold a strong and professional relationship with airlines, transportation agencies and sales.
- Demonstrate an emphasis on customer satisfaction per company policy.
- Maintain shipment files and ensure billing is completed within a timely fashion.
- Assisting as backup for alternate accounts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to work at the Branch, this is not a remote role
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Prior experience is not required as training in all aspects of international logistics will be provided
- Knowledge on incoterms
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; along with math skills for dimension conversions
- Intermediate to Advanced PC skills - MS Office
- Highly organized
- Professional and courteous demeanor.
- Displays a flexible and open-minded willingness to adapt to new environments and be a team player.