Zarach Logistics · 11 hours ago
Import Specialist - International Customs & Freight Forwarding
Chelsea, MA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expZarach Logistics is an innovative international freight forwarder and customs brokerage located in Chelsea, MA. They are seeking an Import Specialist responsible for handling customs clearance and freight forwarding for client shipments, serving as the primary contact for clients and ensuring timely updates and delivery of cargo.
ConsultingLogisticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Coordinate air and ocean shipments from beginning to end
Consistently update clients with the status of their shipments
Working with and interacting with clients, carriers, and warehouses to resolve issues as they occur with shipments
Ensuring timely updates of shipment details and updating the transportation system in a timely manner with proper and pertinent information while meeting deadlines
Proper product classification of imported goods
Customs clearance processing in ACE system
Ensuring the on-time delivery of cargo
Correct and timely billing of clients’ shipments for the services provided
Demonstrating a basic knowledge and understanding of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements
Demonstrating a basic knowledge and understanding of Partner Government Agencies (PGAs)
Qualification
Required
Must be willing to train and work in a customs brokerage and/or freight forwarding role
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)
Excellent communications skills
CargoWise experience preferred
Coordinate air and ocean shipments from beginning to end
Consistently update clients with the status of their shipments
Working with and interacting with clients, carriers, and warehouses to resolve issues as they occur with shipments
Ensuring timely updates of shipment details and updating the transportation system in a timely manner with proper and pertinent information while meeting deadlines
Proper product classification of imported goods
Customs clearance processing in ACE system
Ensuring the on-time delivery of cargo
Correct and timely billing of clients' shipments for the services provided
Demonstrating a basic knowledge and understanding of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements
Demonstrating a basic knowledge and understanding of Partner Government Agencies (PGAs)
We are looking for a well-organized, disciplined, and motivated team member who has the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
They should be resourceful, decisive, thorough, and detail oriented
Preferred
Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)
Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings with Company Match
Paid time off
Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life/ADD insurance available
Flexible Schedule
Collaborative Team Culture
Career Growth Opportunities in a Growing Company
Company
Zarach Logistics
Zarach Logistics is a full-service logistics provider serving importers and exporters across the United States and worldwide.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase