Ocean Import Specialist

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**esponsibilities***:
Prepares, controls and distributes all required Import documents to counterparts (carrier, consignee, supplier, etc.)
and then checks responses from counterparts and finalizes validation of required documents-
- Follows-up on shipment status in the Import area; identifies incidents and ensures resolution of incidents-
- Supports Customer Service in the incident and exception management resolution-
- Maintains excellent relationships with suppliers-
- Is responsible for identifying performance issues of suppliers, and proposes solutions to improve/correct performance-
- Performs IT systems related tasks to provide up to date information on shipment-
- Communicates with local US Station on issues, questions in order to resolve timely and efficiently.
**Skills / Requirements***:
- Must be fluent in English language (written and verbal communication) and able to demonstrate abilities.-
- 1+ years of experience in freight forwarding industry, ocean import experience preferred-
- Strong Understanding of Ocean Freight regulations and documents preferred.-
- Cargowise system experience preferred-
- Need to be able to work, communicate, and resolve problems that arise in the movement of product into the US.-
- Attention to detail and excellent oral and written skills required.-
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel