Import Coordinator
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OverviewSummary Walker International Transportation LLC, A Walker SCM, LLC affiliate company, brings an experienced team approach to multi-national logistics service. We provide superior products without sacrificing the small firm attributes that have distinguished our firm since its inception - personal attention, expertise and reliability. We are a 3PL provider of international transportation services, including freight forwarding, assembly and contract packaging services, warehousing, procurement and distribution. Our clients include many Fortune 500 companies. About Us This position will be responsible for coordinating and expediting the shipments of overseas imports and all daily operations and inbound movements and to coordinate import department to ensure proper departmental coverage. Responsibilities • Coordinate and assist with all import functions to ensure smooth, productive, efficient and profitable operations. • Establishes and maintains good relationships with both customers and employees; • Assist customers and employees with problems and/or special handling requirement. • Maintain and promotes positive communications with peers, management, subordinates, customers, Customs and transportation companies. • Manage and Facilitate flow of traffic - Oversee all activities necessary to transport international shipments with Customs Brokers and carriers. • Knowledge of appropriate compliance regulations • Coordinate with ocean carriers, airlines, etc. to resolve issues • Create, review and maintain customer directed import reports. • Identify and research shipment issues and resolve problems. • Coordinate with Domestic Inland Carriers and warehouse to perform timely deliveries • Develop and implement improved methods of operations as approved by management, pertaining to import shipments Qualifications • 3-5 years' experience related experience • Attention to Detail, critical • Must be proficient in coordinating priorities, following up and meeting deadlines • Proficient in the use of MS office Suite, plus familiarity with Cargowise system preferred Walker SCM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes only and does not constitute the entire job description, duties or requirements for this position. Walker International Transportation/Walker SCM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and a drug free workplace. Pay Range USD $25.00 - USD $29.00 /Hr.