IMPORT COORDINATOR

Salary/Rate: $45K - $55K

Our client is a New York based, children's licensed apparel company in search of a talented Import Coordinator with experience working with women's and children's apparel. 

Position Overview: The Import Coordinator will do a number of activities in relation to incoming freight, LC's, and payments. The ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, while being a team player will make for the most successful candidate. 

Responsibilities: 

Incoming Freight

• The Import Coordinator meets with freight forwarders to negotiate ocean freight rates
• Ensures that all products have the proper HTS numbers assigned
• Reviews all bookings request with production department for approval
• Follows up with freight forwarders on stuffing reports, ISF forms, arrival notices, and freight releases
• Updates and maintains shipping date for all PO’s in ERP system
• Works with custom broker on shipment entries, releases, and any customs related issues
• The Import Coordinator works with truckers on all issues pertaining to containers availability
• Follows up with truckers on all delivery orders and appointments to warehouses
• Follows up with warehouses on all receiving reports for containers, returns, and transfers
• Updates and maintains carton measurements and weight for all import shipments

LC’s and Payments

• The Import Coordinator creates and maintains vendor’s information in the trading partner system
• Opens and amends LC’s
• Requests and reviews copies of shipping documents from factories overseas
• Follows up with banks on document notices and payments to vendors
• Reviews and maintains open payment report for vendors
• The Import Coordinator prepares wire transfer requests
• Keeps record of all production related deductions
• Creates charge-backs to vendors overseas for import discrepancies
• Reviews, approves, and logs in all services related invoices (custom broker, freight forwarders, warehouses, and truckers)
• Works with accounting department on customers return and adjustments in inventory

Qualifications:                          

• Superior organizational skills 
• Excellent communication skills
• Team oriented
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Highly detail-oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and Mac computers 
• Knowledge of CAD preferable

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Benefits: TBD