JOB DESCRIPTION

IMPORT/LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

JOB TYPE: FULL TIME

SALARY RANGE: $60,000 TO $75,000 +

WE ARE A TEXTILE FIRM LOCATED IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA SEARCHING TO FILL THE POSITION OF IMPORT/LOGISTICS SPECIALIST. THIS SPECIALIST POSITION REPORTS TO THE CFO. WE OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDING MEDICAL/DENTAL, PTO, LIFE, LTD, STD, 401(k) AND ESOP RETIREMENT PLANS.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN/AFFIDAVITS AS REQUESTED

PREPARE/SEND EXPORT DOCUMENTATION

NEGOTIATE FREIGHT RATES FOR DRAYAGE AND DOMESTIC SHIPMENTS WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS

HANDLE US CUSTOMS/FOREIGN FORMAL INQUIRIES

MAINTAIN REPORTS/RECORDS OF ACTIVITY AND COSTS FOR ACCOUNTING DEPT

MAINTAIN UP TO DATE KNOWLEDGE OF IMPORT EXPORT LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT MAY EFFECT SHIPMENTS

PROCESS/SEND SHIPPING DOCUMENTS TO BROKER, ISF, ORIGINAL BILL OF LADEN ETC

RECONCILE ALL RELATED INVOICES

HANDLE CLAIMS WITH TRUCKERS

ARRANGE FILING OF DUTY DRAWBACK

ARRANGE AND CALCULATE PURCHASE DEPOSITS

THE APPLICANT MUST HAVE AT LEAST 7 PLUS YEARS OF HANDS ON EXPERIENCE PRIMARILY IN IMPORT PLUS EXPORT, LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION, PREFERRABLY IN TEXTILES BUT WILL CONSIDER EXPERIENCE IN OTHER FIELDS. PROFICIENT IN SAGE PLATFORM IS A PLUS OR GOOD APTITUDE TO LEARN A NEW SOFTWARE PROGRAM. PROFICIENT IN EXCEL IS REQUIRED.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PROBLEM SOLVER WHO WORKS INDEPENDENTLY WITH EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A BACHELORS OR ASSOCIATE DEGREE

COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS

OUR COMPANY COVID POLICIES FOLLOW THE CDC GUIDELINES. WE REQUIRE ANY NEW HIRE TO PRESENT DOCUMENTATION OF FULL VACCINATION BEFORE BEING EMPLOYED AT OUR OFFICE. AT THE PRESENT TIME OUR WORK SCHEDULE IS 40% IN THE OFFICE AND 60% AT HOME.

WE REQUIRE A NEW HIRE TO WORK 4 DAYS IN THE OFFICE FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF TRAINING AND THEN CHANGE OVER TO OUR HYBRID SCHEDULE WORKING TWO DAYS A WEEK IN THE OFFICE AND THREE DAYS FROM HOME.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 7 years (Required)
• Import/logistics: 7 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

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