Job description

We are seeking an experienced Import Specialist to join our growing VA team at Fracht USA! We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirt and go-getter mentality; willing to go the extra mile to get the job done. With competitive pay & benefits, the Fracht culture offers a flexible support system, where sharing knowledge and new ideas is welcomed by everyone. When you join the Fracht Family, you join a team that celebrates thirst for innovation and a diversity of backgrounds, experiences and ideas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Arrange deliveries of customer’s freight via LTL/truckload shipments or container drayage, utilizing our partner carriers
• Assists customers with the importation of shipments from overseas, whether as their Customs broker (customs entries, ISF filings) or as the forwarding agent (AMS filings, doc transfers) on their shipments.
• Arranges import shipments for our customers with partner agents overseas.
• Assists customers with general inquiries regarding status updates, rate quotes, and delivery estimates.
• Communicating with the steamship lines regarding charges due, and dates of importance.
• Classifies items on import shipments and identifying when additional information is needed for entries (i.e., PGA info, ADD/CVD, etc.)
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• 2-3 years’ experience in Imports and custom brokerage.
• Successful completion of high school, or equivalent, plus additional job-related coursework or specialized training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products and Accounting software(s) programs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.Outlook)
• CargoWise experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Imports: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norfolk, VA 23510

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