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Import Operations Specialist / Manager

Three Hands Corporation

Import Operations Specialist / Manager

Van Nuys, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    THE IMPORT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST/MANAGER will be responsible for the daily management of shipments by ocean. The duties include coordinating with steamship companies, factories and internal stakeholders in providing quotes, making booking with carriers, coordinating pick up and deliveries, customs clearance, filing AES, and handling other facets of international shipping.

    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

    · Handle international transportation processes.

    · Pricing/Quoting experience for all modes (ocean, rail, LCL, FCL, ground)

    · Work with ocean carriers & co-loaders on global rate negotiations

    · Managing and tracking multiple containers which include:

    *Daily status updates to internal stakeholders,

    *Troubleshooting

    *Coordinating and communicating with overseas factories

    *Reconcile import files and accurate data input of import files in company computer systems

    *Follow-up and finalize all import shipments with appropriate party

    · Using tracing systems, trace every pending container. Monitor the on water transit.

    · Gather the information to prepare arrival notices with info from the origin & carriers, provide info to either brokerage team or outside broker for customs clearance.

    · Upon clearance, work with CFS or Steamship to clear any originals docs requirements and/or payments.

    · Keep customers in constant communication with important milestones and if needed resolve any issues to insure smooth service.

    · Track and Trace Inbound Ocean shipments

    · Process documents and issue arrival notices timely and accurately

    · Ability to work with demanding deadlines from customers.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS:

    *Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or a related field – PREFERRED

    *Minimum of five (5) years import/freight management.

    *Thorough knowledge of Ocean service contract negotiation and understanding of ocean shipment documentation.

    *Inbound container logistics and management including container demurrage detention management experience.

    *Communication/experience in dealing with drayage companies.

    *Ability to manage high volume emails including communication with oversees vendors for PO/shipping management.

    *Knowledge in all import procedures.

    *Ability to multi-task and work independently.

    *Experience with tariff sheets and rate contract

    *Prove time management skills.

    *Team player.

    Company Description

    ABOUT THREE HANDS Three Hands Corporation was founded in 1979 with a mission to deliver fashion forward home decor product through all retail channels. We design and import product to support high style lifestyles which includes current trends in furniture, wall decor, lighting, home accessories and garden accents, lighting, home and garden accessories. True entrepreneurial spirit, the company remains privately-owned with a commitment to delivering excellence in design, customer service and product quality while providing exceptional value and reliable deliveries. Minimal organizational tiers allows a true team effort with one goal in mind, to grow our business while continuously improving our product and service.