As an Import Analyst, you'll coordinate customer service, shipping, and purchasing functions for import shipments, ensuring compliance and managing risks in logistics. You'll collaborate with suppliers, monitor inventory, and maintain accurate documentation to achieve timely deliveries and process improvements.
As an Import Analyst, you will play a key role in coordinating customer service, shipping, and purchasing functions to ensure the timely and efficient handling of import shipments. You will support transportation and distribution strategies, maintain strong relationships with suppliers and freight forwarders, and proactively manage risks associated with international logistics.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and manage the import processes for products and materials
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations and import laws
- Collaborate with suppliers and freight forwarders to coordinate shipments
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely delivery of goods
- Prepare and maintain accurate import documentation and records
- Provide support to other departments, such as purchasing and sales, related to import activities
- Conduct research and analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
- Stay up-to-date on changes in import regulations and industry trends to ensure compliance and best practices
- Collaborate with internal departments (procurement, finance, sales) and external partners (suppliers, freight forwarders, government agencies) to ensure seamless operations
- Daily communication with booking agents and global transportation
- Plan shipments and confirm container loads
- Coordinate customs clearance, and manage in-transit issues, land transport, and regulatory compliance
- Ensure on-time delivery to warehouses and maintain import records and validations
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree - Supply Chain, International Commerce, Business or a related field or equivalent level of education and experience
- 2 or more years of experience of increasing responsibility in import management
- Knowledge of commonly used purchasing and import concepts, practices, and procedures
- Strong interpersonal skills to demonstrate teamwork, leadership and flexibility while working with all levels of the organization
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure completion
- Strong analytical, and computer skills
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and find solutions
- Ability to explain and supply chain policies, procedures, and practices
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About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.
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