International Logistics Specialist

International Logistics Specialist (Full Time) International Logistics Specialist (Full Time) This position a ssumes responsibility for the movement of merchandise and/or material in and out of the country in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Why Work for ASC? * Our Insurance! Multiple Health Plans to choose from, Company-paid Life insurance for yourself and immediate family * We offer medical, dental, vision, life, accident, cancer coverages as well as Short Term Disability, call-a-doctor and more! * Paid time off, holiday pay and possible overtime opportunities * TWO retirement plan options with company match! * Tuition assistance program * Referral bonuses and so much more! Job Duties: * A ssumes responsibility for upkeep of detailed records of international shipments for customs purposes. * Processes international documents for payment and records details of shipments for warehouse and store use. * Confirms bookings with vendors and freight forwarders for international shipments. * Keeps record of monthly ocean freight rates for comparison between freight providers. * Manages clearance procedure for international orders, which involves: * Releasing documentation to the freight forwarder for the broker for customs clearance. * Communicating with the customs broker regarding status of the order. * Tracking customer direct orders through the freight carrier for status updates. * Disseminating remaining documents to receiving personnel. * Communicates with international vendors regarding all steps of the order process, including documents, shipping status, pricing discrepancies, and customs compliance. * Maintains a spreadsheet for use by wholesale reps, purchasing & accounting departments and warehouse personnel, showing all open international order shipment details. * Maintains international shipment documents for alternate recordkeeping for USCBP. * Provides confirmation of payment to international vendors. * Works with vendors to obtain detailed information in regards to tariff issues and required customs declarations. * Prior experience with international logistics or customs brokerage firms helpful. Qualifications for the position: * Bachelor's Degree (B.A); or 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. * Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Notices: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment can get loud at times. Reasonable accommodations may be explored to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEO Employer PI22457b9cdcef-29400-40512738 Salary: USD 60000 - 80000 per year Experience: 4 years required