IMPORT EXPORT ASSOCIATE

Job Purpose.
To process every consignment to its final destination using the most efficient routing, ensuring compliance with client requirements and our company Quality Standards.
Main Duties and Responsibilities.
Review import documents for accuracy and completeness.
Work with Customs brokers to ensure timely clearance of import shipments.
Ensure regulatory requirements are met, and proper documentation, including transit documents and customs clearances, exists for shipments Have a strong knowledge of the US import entry process, rules, and compliance.
Communicate with clients about import and Customs-related issues.
Troubleshoot import-related Customs and other government agency delays.
Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed, and released to carriers, forwarders, customers, and agents in a timely manner.
Prepare all necessary data entry and confirmation of key milestones (departure, arrival, customs clearance, etc.).
Maintain courteous, prompt, and efficient customer relations.
Develop and maintain successful relationships with local vendors (e.
., airline representatives, freight forwarders, custom brokers).
Communicate with customers, supply chain, and the management team to ensure necessary requirements are met.
Stay current on U.
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Customs regulations (Customs Brokers and the Customs clearance process); and classification and validation rules through self-study, approved related courses and seminars, and regular review of trade publications Collaborate with various departments on cross-department activities promoting process optimization.
Interface and assist other departments with process/ compliance questions that may arise regarding import shipments.
Review all documentation provided by clients and other departments or branch offices.
Confirm that shipments are ready to be sent to the final destination and obtain MAWB consignment instructions.
Determine the best possible route for dispatching shipments to their final destinations.
Condition shipments as required and update the necessary milestones in Maestro.
Obtain bookings with airlines and consign the MAWB as instructed.
Enter the RL for international flights Send alerts through Maestro.
Coordinate with Dispatch to drop off shipments to the airline according to the respective COT.
Use the Export Daily Schedule Report and update Maestro with all departures from designated airports.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure all shipments meet regulatory requirements Ensure all route legs are complete with operational details and cost estimates entered in Maestro.
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