Import Coordinator
Summary
Coordinates import shipments (FCL, LCL, co-load) from assigned origins, handling manifests, pre-alerts, and customs documentation while liaising with carriers, brokers, and overseas offices.
Serve as the contact person for customers regarding FCL, LCL, and co-load import shipments from assigned origins. To liaise with overseas offices, partners and agents. To assist in the smooth running of operations for the department.
- Submission of Manifest- collect, review, and ensure correct encoding and Bureau of Customs validation of Inward Foreign Manifest via e2m.
- Handle FCL, LCL, and co-load import shipments from assigned origins.
- Receive and verify pre-alerts for accuracy (packages, weight, measurements, and documents).
- Coordinate with carriers/shipping lines for arrival and vessel details (ATA/ATB).
- Send complete pre-alerts and arrival information to PRC and consignees.
- Prepare and release required documents (MBL, DO, authorization, container guaranty) for customs clearance and container release.
- Coordinate with brokers, warehouses, shipping lines, and master loaders for cargo release, devanning, and CFS pickup.
- Assist with HBL endorsement and trigger release orders through Phoenix (PHX).
- Other duties that may assign by the Department Head.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Must possess a high level of commitment to quality service.
- 1-2 years’ working experience in Freight Forwarding/Logistics is an advantage.
- Adept in computer operations (MS Windows based programs) and other related office tools such as Excel, Words, and PowerPoint
- Employee Medical Insurance (HMO)
- Vacation and Sick leave credits
- Customary 14th month pay