561 Import Specialist jobs in the United States

Job Title:   Airfreight Import Agent
Job Location:  MIA, FL

We have an exciting opportunity for an Air Import Agent in our Miami Station! As an Air Import Agent you will be responsible for the movement of our customer’s air import shipments.  You will be the main point of contact for coordination between customer’s shipment imports, customs brokers, and shipping carriers. 

Key Responsibilities :

• Notify customer /customs broker of arrival and charges due; provide accurate job costing forecast and perform billing to customer and/or other offices. 
• Ensures handling of required Import documents according to regulations and internal procedures.  
• Build customer relationships by responding to customer communications via email and phone calls.  
• Answer all customer inquiries in accordance with the Customer Service Policy standards. 
• Further increase customer satisfaction and business share through proactive and regular contact. 
• Setup and coordinate deliveries to the customer. 
• Handle and manage all customer contact at file level regarding exceptions. 
• Responsible to ensure customer’s needs, requirements, and KPIs are met or exceeded.  
• Additional projects as directed

Skills / Requirements :

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Detail oriented and strong follow-up skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Air freight industry experience preferred.
• Cargo Wise systems knowledge is a plus 

Pay Range:  $21.32 - $8.43/hr. (Based on Experience)

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)

• Compensation:  Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
• 401(k) Match:  $1 for- 1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.
• Stock Purchase Plan:  Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
• Medical:  Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
• Vision:  Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
• Dental:  Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
• Paid Time Off:  7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.

Why Join DHL Global Forwarding?

At DHL Global Forwarding, we invest in our employees’ growth, providing training, guidance, and career advancement opportunities. We believe in building careers, not just jobs , and empowering our team to develop skills and achieve long-term success.

Be part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider, operating in 220+ countries . DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is a global leader in air and ocean freight, with 30,000+ employees  ensuring seamless transport and supply chain solutions. Explore careers with us: DHL Careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DHL Global Forwarding is committed to equal employment opportunities , evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Visa sponsorship is not available  for this role.

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Requisition ID: 177203

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department: Supply Chain Management

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are adding an experienced Trade Compliance Specialist to our team to support projects around North America for all of our markets. In this role, you will perform a variety of duties necessary to support Kiewit's compliance with import/export regulations and operations thereby ensuring ensure materials and equipment get to the project within schedule. You can expect to interact with internal and external partners, as well as directly with internal clients, stockholders, and vendors on a variety of import/export compliance related activities to minimize associated risk to the Company while supporting business growth goals

Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. We work in a variety of markets including Transportation/Infrastructure, oil and gas/petrochemical, power, building, water/wastewater, industrial, mining and marine construction and run projects throughout North America. We hire the best people to work on some of the most important (and largest) projects in North America in our industries and believe in training and developing our employees, to become future leaders! Our clients come to us because of our safety, and quality focus and our ability to deliver.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service that ensures equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price and delivered on schedule.

Location

This Position is to be based out of our Houston, TX offices.

Responsibilities

· Lead all projects operations in respect to import/export operations

· Determine and assign tariff classifications to products to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

· Handle and review import and export documentation to ensure that all required documents are present for recordkeeping compliance.

· Maintain trade compliance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current rules and regulations.

· Coordinate release of shipment with the Customs Broker, Carrier, CBP/CBSA, and other government agencies.

· Enforce and execute KSN's import and export operational process and procedures.

· Conduct audits and assessments to identify potential compliance issues and implement corrective actions.

· Review and approve broker invoices and ACH statements for payment of duties.

· Build and maintain relationships with vendors, brokers, and others involved in import and export transactions.

Qualifications

· Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) license highly desirable

· Minimum of 8 years performing functions as outlined above

· Must have experience working with both import/export operations within North America, including handling import and export documentation and operations.

· Understanding of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule Search and classification concepts and references

· Must possess excellent verbal/written communication skills, with strong oral presentation skills

· Must be able to drive actions forward in Trade Compliance and comfortable working independently and as part of a team

· Import/Export experience with vehicles, construction equipment and multiple load entries between US, Mexico & Canada strongly preferred

· Experience working in a cross-functional environment with stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, Logistics, and Legal)

· Excellent analytical, decision-making, and project management skills

· Ability to multi-task, set priorities and exhibit excellent follow-up

· Possess strong analytical and research skills

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Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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Company: Kiewit

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Ocean Import Specialist to join our team in Duluth, GA. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing ocean import operations, coordinating with international agents, and ensuring compliance with customs procedures. As a bilingual English/Korean professional, you will play a critical role in coordinating logistics, tracking shipments, and supporting customers with their import needs in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Communicate with overseas agents to initiate and manage ocean import processing.

Handle customs clearance through customs brokerage for importing goods.

Consolidate or deconsolidate containers as required for efficient cargo management.

Research and select vendors/agents, arranging timely ground transportation delivery.

Track delivery status and provide updates to relevant parties.

Manage accounting tasks including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and closing activities.

Input service information into the internal system accurately and timely.

Prepare reports on service activities for the Ocean Import Part/Team Manager(s).

Troubleshoot customer inquiries and provide effective resolutions.

Assist with other ad-hoc projects as requested by management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Bilingual in English and Korean.

2+ years of experience in logistics

Benefits (Full-Time Only):

Health, Dental, and Vision PPO Insurance

Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(K) Plan

Paid Time Off

Additional Paid Leave (Bereavement, Wedding, Birth of a Child, etc.)

Years of Service Awards

Education Assistance Program (Based on Eligibility)

Job description: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Import Ocean Operations Specialist to join our team. We offer competitive compensation, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick days. Medical includes health, hospitalization, dental, eyes and life insurance. You can work from home 1 day a week. The opportunities for career growth. If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for maintaining efficient operations, we would love to hear from you. Apply now! Salary: $ 40,000 - $ 60,000 per year Expected hours: 37.50 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday * 8 hour shift * Day shift Responsibilities: * Manage shipments end-to-end, from booking at origins to delivery for International Ocean, air, and domestic shipments. * Communicate all expectations to carriers paying extra attention to special requirements, assuring the carrier can meet all requirements. * Receives and processes various documents for accuracy, which requires operational knowledge of customers, carriers, and procedures. * Enters various operational/customer data in software systems, works to identify missing or potential operational or service concerns, and communicates with appropriate groups as necessary to resolve. * It addresses various internal and external customer questions and concerns regarding shipments, billing, status, services, carriers, and other needs; it is a lot of complex or escalated customer needs as appropriate. * Tracks orders and shipments and assists with tracing as needed. * Assists with running and summarizing operational reports and details; presents information to co-workers or supervisors are needed. * Interfaces with airlines, ocean shipping, truck and related carriers to understand requirements. * Assists with preparing information required for quotes or addressing potential services; may provide more standard to complex quotes. * Develops working relationships with internal and external customers, assists with account management such as maintaining customer profiles, details and service needs. * Creates and processes invoices, reviews for operational accuracy, and works with customers on questions and payment. * Performs other duties as assigned. Experience: * Minimum 3-5 years experience * Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written * Basic Microsoft products, excel, word, outlook * Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, Management and co-worker * Team player * IES SOFTWARE a plus