Import Specialist at JAS Forwarding (usa), Inc. in Dallas, Texas

Import SpecialistJAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services. The role of
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the Import Specialist is to process and handle air and ocean import shipments for our customers, ensuring the highest quality standards and providing service solutions that meet or exceed our customers' requirements.
An Import
Specialist must ensure compliance with laws and regulations, as well as JAS Forwarding operating procedures. Within some JAS locations, this position may also be responsible for the completion of all custom house broker transactions and other government agency regulations in a timely manner.Essential Functions:Prepare, review and process appropriate documents (i.e. customers classification, commercials invoices, etc.) ensuring files contain all necessary copies, are accurate and in the proper sequenceReceive and track customer bookings/shipments, update client of shipment status/delays, dispatch for delivery, collect proof of delivery (POD), cost and invoice all filesComply with all company business process guidelinesBill/Invoice each file to the respective customers paying close attention to payment terms for the responsible partyResolve and reconcile incorrect payables by working with vendors and overseas officesAssist sales, department manager(s) and colleagues in compiling quotesProvide accurate job costing forecasts ensuring all payables, receivables and accruals are set and properly managed per company rules and guidelinesProvide responsive customer serviceDispatch freight for delivery, maintain communication with trucker throughout deliveryAbility to recognize any changes in customers shipping down trends and report to ManagementAbility to b

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