- Developed and implemented strategies to improve processes related to importing goods from overseas suppliers.
- Coordinated with vendors on delivery schedules and negotiated terms for cost savings or improved services.
- Monitored compliance with regulations for international trade, such as those governing export and import controls, currency transactions, and product safety standards.
- Managed all aspects of freight forwarding including shipment tracking, customs clearance, documentation preparation, and cargo insurance.
- Created reports on weekly and monthly performance metrics for management review.
- Worked closely with purchasing team to ensure that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately.
- Assisted in preparing documents required for customs clearance in accordance with local laws and regulations.
- Resolved problems regarding discrepancies in invoices, shipping errors or delays, damaged goods.
- Ensured accurate invoicing of shipments by verifying data accuracy against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
- Overseed the daily operations of the import department, ensuring efficient and timely imports.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Negotiated annual freight and consolidation contracts with steamship lines and freight forwarders to obtain best pricing.
- Coordinated daily transfer shipments with proper documentation logs.
- Recorded data for transmitting US and Canadian HTS numbers for products.
• Processing all payments which includes Ocean Freight, TMF and CTF for all import Shipment
• Managing all Quotes for LTL and FTL and Scheduling all trucks loads
• Generating Bill of Landing for all trucks
• Providing updates to the customers