Import Associate  

Deals with each step of the shipping process.

• Track shipments and communicates with supplier about the items progress.
• Coordinates shipping with customs agents for clearance on overseas deliveries.
• Deals with quotes from prospective shippers and handles claims with insurance companies if any shipment problems happen to occur.
• Provides efficient delivery logistics through data management.
• Fills out import documentation, compile carrier and route assignments, compute international fees for each shipment, and keep track of shipment payment and quota.
• Identifies shipments, collect data, and register packages with government agencies.
• Monitors and assist with the daily running processes in the Import Department.
• Accurate and timeous reporting of relevant management information to Strategic Procurement Manager.
• Assists management in developing of procurement policies, procedures, and processes.

• Must be a graduate of Importation / Exportation Management, Business Management, Accountancy or any Business or Management courses.
  Experience in the shipping industry and documentation is advantage.
  Competent written and oral communication skills.
  Excellent PC skills, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
  Able to deliver; high quality work to brief and on time.
  Must have customer service and negotiation skills to deal with the demands of clients.
  Must be familiar with the legal requirements regarding importing shipments.
  Should also be confident with figures, since they’ll have to convert weights, volumes, and currencies for international shipments.
  Ability to meet demanding deadlines.
  High degree of accuracy, problem solving.
  Leadership, decision making ability, and communication skills.
  Strong customer service focus.
  Interpersonal skills.
  Manage import staff, evaluate and monitor activities.
  1 Full-time position