Import Manager

Company Overview Founded in 1963 Fun World is one of the leading designers, manufacturers and wholesalers in the Halloween and seasonal consumer products industry. Our GHOST FACE® mask and costume have become part of Hollywood history as the lead character of the SCREAM movie franchise. With a dedicated team and innovative spirit, we continue to grow through organic development and strategic acquisitions, maintaining our position as a highly respected industry leader. Overview Seeking an Import Manager with strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations to guide Product Managers and design staff with duty classifications and work with production teams to coordinate international shipments while supporting customer and business needs. You’ll work across supply chain, sales, and logistics activities, with attention to trade compliance and management reporting. Responsibilities Must have strong HTS classification skills with knowledge of textiles and clothing classification, including accessories, décor, make-up, housewares, and festive articles. Provide guidance to product managers and design staff in new product development pertaining to HTS classification to minimize duty rates. Experience in dealing with import shipments negotiating freight rates for ocean, air and other transportation modes. Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs), third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and customs brokers. Monitor transportation management systems, maintain accurate data entry, and use Microsoft Office and company computer to track shipments and prepare records. Prepare and create excel reports for upper management. Must have familiarity with international shipping documents (commercial invoice, packing lists, house bill of ladings, master bill of ladings) and related customs documents. Have direct interface with overseas offices, foreign vendors, freight forwarders, customs brokers and U.S. Customs when necessary. Apply trade compliance requirements, international trade regulations, and applicable Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. Handle exports to Canada. Review accuracy of Canadian customs entries for classifications, duty and drawbacks. Support customer service, client communication, account management, and sales coordination; resolve shipment issues through negotiation and follow-up. Skills Required: Experience in logistics, supply chain management, transportation management, shipping logistics, freight forwarding logistics, or a logistics company. Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Strong customer relationship management, client relationship management, customer service, and client communication skills. Preferred: Experience with customer relationship management, transportation management systems, freight brokerage, or 3PL operations including logistics and negotiation experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and accurate data entry skills; familiarity with NVOCC operations, air freight, freight, and trade compliance. 3+ years of experience in Customs Compliance preferred Pay: $70,200.00 - $80,600.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Work Location: In person

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