C J International · 15 hours ago
Import Specialist
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelC J International is a Customs Broker and International Freight Forwarder with over 30 years of experience providing personalized service to importers and exporters. They are seeking an Import Specialist to prepare and process import documentation, clear goods through customs, and advise customers on customs-related matters.
LogisticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Prepare and process import documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures
Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients
Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments
Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments
Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents
Classify goods according to tariff coding system
Advise customers on import restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters
Post bonds for the products being imported or assist clients in obtaining bonds
Quote duty and tax rates on goods to be imported, based on federal tariffs and excise taxes
Arrange for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported or exported products
Monitor or trace the location of goods
Confer with officials in various agencies to facilitate clearance of goods through customs and quarantine
Qualification
Required
Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Dependable, punctual, and organized
Ability to work to a deadline and multitask
Prepare and process import documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures
Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients
Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments
Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments
Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents
Classify goods according to tariff coding system
Advise customers on import restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters
Post bonds for the products being imported or assist clients in obtaining bonds
Quote duty and tax rates on goods to be imported, based on federal tariffs and excise taxes
Arrange for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported or exported products
Monitor or trace the location of goods
Confer with officials in various agencies to facilitate clearance of goods through customs and quarantine
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Multi-tasking: Being able to manage multiple shipments at the same time
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Benefits
Company sponsored Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
Company funded Health Savings Account.
Simple IRA retirement plan with Employer Matching.
Paid Federal Holidays.
Paid Time Off.
Company
C J International
Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokering
Founded in 1987
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
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