Import Clerk

**Description**

An Import Clerk works to manage and oversee imported goods into a country. Import Clerk jobs involve charging, costing and arranging the movement of goods and flow of paperwork to ensure Customs clearances are obtained quickly and deliveries are made in good time.
An Import Clerk may work with imports that are shipped using sea, air and/or road freight. They will generally be responsible for managing the full import process for a shipment, from start to finish. An Import Clerk will liaise with overseas offices, partners and agents.

**Skills needed**
- Teamplayer
- Administrative
- Computer
- Punctual
- Internet research
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Organised

**Tasks**
- Answering incoming calls
- Data entry
- General office management
- Customs
- Handling claims and regularisations

**Education/knowledge**
- Degree in Administration, or related field
- Experience in a similar function and working environment
- The ability to process large of numerical data and documents
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Custom documents and procedures

**Responsibilities**
- Work for a freight forwarder/agent or directly for an importer who is based in the country where goods are being delivered.
- Responsible for the movement of goods from another country, ensuring the transit and delivery is made on time. This means that you will liaise regularly with overseas offices, partners or agents.
- Responsible for arranging and completing all associated paperwork, which documents the nature of the goods being imported from abroad and that they are legal and legitimate.
- Responsible for jobcosting and ensuring maximum profitability for their organisation.
- Sometimes you must check goods as they arrive against paperwork to ensure all goods ordered are accounted for.
- Establishing contacts and relationships with Customs to ensure efficient transfer of goods through the legal process
- Manage deadlines and sometimes difficult situations, therefore an element of negotiation is required in order to be able to meet timescales.

Dienstverband: Voltijds, Vaste Jobs

Loon: €2.600,00 - €3.100,00 per maand

Voordelen:

- Elektronische maaltijdcheques
- Flexibele werkuren
- Hospitalisatieverzekering

Werkschema:

- Dagdienst