Import Coordination Manager jobs in Inglewood, CA

Import Coordination Manager manages operations and processes for scheduling, shipping/receiving, and documentation to import foreign goods and materials. Coordinates licensing, documentation, and payments. Being an Import Coordination Manager ensures compliance with all regulations and laws. Monitors schedules for potential delays and expedites and negotiates with shippers to resolve issues to ensure imported goods arrive on time. Additionally, Import Coordination Manager typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Import Coordination Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Import Coordination Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Import Manager
  • Intelligent SCM LLC
  • Hawthorne, CA FULL_TIME
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    Our Company

    Intelligent SCM LLC dba American Worldwide Agencies serves the global freight forwarding market, whether our customers reside next door, across the country, or around the world. AWA knows that, in order to successfully serve customers, forwarders need partners that not only understand the costs of doing business, but also the importance of communication. We care as much about a shipment as our forwarding clients do.
    Visit us at American Worldwide Agencies to learn more about our business.

    Position Details

    American Worldwide Agencies is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Import Manager to join our team. The Import Manager will be responsible for managing the Import branch to comply with the company policies and culture. The Import Manager will be responsible to increase customer interaction and satisfaction, defining and monitoring operator KPIs, fostering a productive and gratifying team culture, and to drive overall company profit.

    The Import Manager will coordinate and ensure the expeditious delivery of all ocean and air consignments using personal judgment and independent discretion to increase the margin on each shipment – all while keeping the customer informed of any new developments along the way.   Schedule as follows:

    • Monday - Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (occasional Saturday)
     
    Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000/yr. (DOE)
    Location:         Hawthorne, CA (onsite)
    Status Type:    Full-time, exempt
     
    Position Responsibilities
     
    Increase the profitability of the branch:
     
    • To increase the overall profitability of the Import branch by making use of independent judgement to engage with vendors to reduce the costs of each shipment.
    • To utilize their experience and professional savvy to identify the most efficient – both in terms of time and cost – route for each shipment to ensure customer satisfaction.
    • To hold vendors accountable by defining an expected standard of service delivery pertaining delivery, timely updates, and invoicing.
    • To establish a relationship with our shipping vendors that will allow for rate negotiations in the future.
    • To utilize the reporting functionality of CargoWise to analyze the profit and loss of each shipment and to use this information to shape operational procedures that will prevent future losses.
    • To define clear and concise standard operating procedures that will outline each operator’s responsibility and expected duties - and to hold each operator accountable to these outlined standards by assessing the departmental performance, identifying operational weaknesses and implementing meaningful changes.
     
    Coordinate, manage, and oversee all Import operations:
     
    • To develop a comprehensive understanding of the workflow utilized in the department to ensure that the workflow is consistent with our goal of efficiency and effectiveness.
    • To monitor workflow and reports to ensure that operators are fulfilling their duties toward each shipment and to encourage operators to exceed customer expectations.
    • To increase overall customer satisfaction by keeping the customer well-informed, every step of the way, while ultimately striving for the expeditious delivery of all cargo.
    • To ensure compliance of all rules and regulations prescribed by CBP, IATA, TSA (and all other governing bodies).
    • To improve the overall interaction between the operators and other parts of the organization – the warehouse department, the accounting department, and the support team in Manila – to ensure proper alignment with capacity planning and ensure mutual goals and objectives are accomplished in a timely manner.
    • To ensure that the standard operating procedures would allow for a customs audit at any given time.
    • To develop a team of experienced, well-trained staff in an environment that allows for personal growth of each operator by ensuring proper training, regular evaluation, motivation, and mentoring.
     
    Manage the overall financial- and accounting operations:
     
    • To ensure the timely invoicing of all shipments to adhere to the defined operational KPIs.
    • To resolve any accounting-related issues as they arise and to use the issues to diagnose and solve the deeper-rooted problem (operator knowledge and understanding).
    • To reconcile CASS statements, approve credit notes and invoice reversals.
    • To improve the overall invoicing standard that will require operators to provide supplemental documentation that would validate all applicable charges of a shipment (POD, detention invoice, EIR Tickets, Scale Tickets, etc.)
    • To maintain knowledge on all tariffs and licenses that will directly affect the good being imported.
     
    Manage Customer and Vendor Management:
     
    • To establish a relationship with our vendors that will allow for better negotiating when it comes to rates with airlines, steamship lines, and subcontractors.
    • To develop an intimate knowledge of all contractual agreements with our vendors (airlines, SSLs. Subcontractors) to assist with the overall decision-making process.
    • To improve the overall customer experience by using the established tools to meet not only meet the minimum expectation, but to ensure customer satisfaction every single time.
    • To ensure that customers are kept well-informed of any new developments regarding their shipments.
    • To react in a timely manner to customer inquiries when it comes to invoicing- or operational-related issues and to keep record of these discrepancies Innovations and Incident Management (IIM) to ensure compliance with governing bodies and customer satisfaction.
    • To remain in touch with the activities of our competitors and industry trends by attending related events and functions when required.
     
    Qualifications/Requirements
    • High school graduate
    • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree (preferred)
    • CargoWise experience (preferably CCO or CCS certified)
    • 2 years of industry experience (freight forwarding and management experience preferred)
     
    Soft Skills
    • Inspired by People
    • Driven by Solutions
    • High Integrity
    • Team Player
    • Respectful to Others
    • Drives Results
    • Works with a sense of urgency
    • Effective Communication
     
    Benefits
    • Competitive Salary
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
    • 401(k) Contribution
    • Emplyee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Health Savings Account
    • Paid Holidays (6 per year)
    • Paid Time Off
     
    Equal Opportunity Employer – AWA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.
     
    ADA Statement: If you require an accommodation to fulfil any of these duties, please speak with HR. We work with many different accommodation requests.

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Import Production Manager
  • RLoom Design Corp
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced Import Manager to oversee and manage our import operations. The Import Manager will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing the import process, ensuri...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Associate Manager, Import Production
  • Reformation
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • Who We Are: Founded in 2009, Reformation is a revolutionary lifestyle brand that proves fashion and sustainability can coexist. We combine stylish, vintage-inspired designs with sustainable practices,...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Air and Sea Freights Import Manager
  • HPL Apollo - Perishable Logistics
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Air and Sea Freights Import Manager Overview: The Air & Sea Freights Import Manager is tasked with driving the gross profit growth of the business. This position entails overseeing an...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Air and Sea Freights Import Manager
  • MERCURY AVIATION COMPANIES LLC
  • Los Angeles, CA OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Apollo Freight - LAX - Los Angeles, CA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage: None Job S...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Air and Sea Freights Import Manager
  • Apollo Freight Llc
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Air and Sea Freights Import Manager Overview: The Air & Sea Freights Import Manager is tasked with driving the gross profit growth of the business. This position entails overseeing an...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Brand Program Manager
  • Plasticolor Inc.
  • Orange County, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Daily Internal contact for all needs relating to brand management. Management of the dai...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Operations Coordinator
  • Freight Minds USA
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Bringing over 125 years of collective experience to solving the challenges of modern-day...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Manager
  • Jada Systems Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Jada Systems is seeking an experienced project manager to assist our clients at the Los ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Utility Coordination Manager
  • Motive Workforce Solutions
  • Tustin, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Job Description: The Utility Coordination Manager will be a key player in our efforts to...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Design Manager
  • Flatiron Construction Corp
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Overview: Supports the coordination of the design process on an alternative delivery project during the pursuit or activ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Creative Agency Seeking Marketing Manager/Coordinator
  • Hollywood Branding Agency
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Position: Marketing Coordinator/Manager Location: Remote (Headquartered in Hollywood) St...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER
  • Dollar Tree
  • Inglewood, CA
  • Job Description Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set you...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Administrative Assistant
  • Dc Studio Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Provide comprehensive administrative support to company president. Coordinate & man...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 109,673. It was incorporated on February 14, 1908. The city is in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park is currently under construction in the city and, when completed around 2020, will be the new home of both the National Football League's Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. The city is also close to Los Angeles International Airport....
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Income Estimation for Import Coordination Manager jobs
$122,833 to $172,111
Inglewood, California area prices
were up 3.2% from a year ago

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Monitor progress of shipments to final destinations for both import and export shipments and communicate progress with business unit sales managers and customers as appropriate.
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