Job Information
UPS Operations Associate in Doral, Florida
Title:
Imports Associate
Job Purpose:
This role support Marken US import shipments. The imports associate is responsible for overseeing the successful, timely and compliant importation and Customs clearance of the shipments Marken transport to the US.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Review import documents for accuracy and completeness
Work with Customs brokers to ensure timely clearance of import shipments
Ensure regulatory requirements are met, and proper documentation, including transit documents and customs clearances, exists for shipments
Have a strong knowledge of US import entry process, rules, and compliance
Communicate with clients about import and Customs related issues
Troubleshoot import related Customs and other government agency delays
Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed, and released to carrier, forwarders, customers, and agents in a timely manner
Prepare all necessary data entry and confirmation of key milestones (departure, arrival, customs clearance, etc.)
Maintain courteous, prompt, and efficient customer relations
Develop and maintain successful relationships with local vendors (e.g. airline representatives, freight forwarders, custom brokers)
Communicate with customer, supply chain and the management team to ensure necessary requirements are met
Stay current of U.S. Customs regulations (Customs Brokers and the Customs clearance process); and classification and validation rules through self-study, approved related courses and seminars, and regular review of trade publications
Collaborate with various on cross department activities promoting process optimization
Interfaces and assists other departments with process/compliance questions that may arise regarding import shipments
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university equivalent business experience
Minimum 3-5 years related industry experience
Ability to read and write in English
Experience with imports and Customs entry for air transportation
Strong analytical skills; proficient in spreadsheet development
Familiar HTS classifications for import and export shipments on all products
Experience with FDA regulated products
Ability to use own initiative in order to research and grow professionally, gain extra industry knowledge
Strong business acumen, analytical skills, good judgment, and the proven ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written forms at all organizational levels
Excellent problem-solving skills and capacity to prioritize
Able to work independently and in a team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook
Marken is a wholly owned subsidiary of UPS and is a critical part of UPS Healthcare. Marken offers a state-of-the-art GMP-compliant depot network and logistic hubs for clinical drug product storage and distribution worldwide, and supports cell and gene therapy logistics services from clinical to commercial, while maintaining the leading position for Direct-to-Patient and Home Healthcare services, biological sample shipments and biological kit production.
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