Imports Specialist

Position Summary
To maintain and improve the Quality System within your own area of responsibility, conforming with Company policies, requirements and standards in relation to Quality Standards ISO 9001, FIDI FAIMPLUS and the International Global Service Charter, as well as ensuring compliance with other legislative restrictions and requirements.
To support all aspects specific to the Inbound AUNZ product ensuring maximum efficiency, professionalism and consistency of service provided to all clients, our, Allied locations, and in conjunction with other regional Leaders and Move Management CX team members across the APAC region.
Functions and Responsibilities
- To work according to the requirements of the Company Quality System and ensure that the quality system is maintained in accordance with ISO9001, FIDI FAIMPLUS and the Quality and Procedures Manuals
- Monitoring professional and congenial liaison with sister companies, franchises, partner agents, agents, Customs & Quarantine Authorities, Shipping Companies and other Commercial Entities always, endeavoring to assist them where possible and ensure prompt response is given to all correspondence, including E-mails.
- To report real and potential problems, as well as any unsatisfactory practices, to your manager for action.
- Receive and register all import documentation into AMOS, EDI and Customs CMR systems, always being mindful of the penalties incurred for late reporting to Customs.
- Closely monitor shipment arrival schedules to ensure early reporting to Customs to avoid late reporting penalties.
- Liaise with Shipping Companies and other Commercial Entities to establish any charges due and arrange due payments, obtain necessary documentation to collect containers from the wharf.
- Escalate instances of habitually delinquent overseas offices, agents or affiliates to management as appropriate.
- Liaise with Operations Departments nationwide to ensure timely collection of containers from the wharf.
- Close monitoring of container unloading in a timely manner to facilitate deliveries within the required time frames.
- Process Quarantine treatment directions and charges within the required timeframes.
- Ensure timely receipt of Customs & Quarantine clearances to enable delivery to be made within the company standard time frames.

Qualifications and Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of import regulations and processes.
- Experience with import documentation and customs clearance.
- With relevant experience in the same industry - Relocation and moving services.
- Strong organizational skills; the ability to function as part of a team while acting as a self-starter
- Ability to manage deadlines, multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management software.

SIRVA brings together strong, collaborative people in a dynamic culture of mutual respect, support, and passion for the brand and product. We believe innovation drives winning performance, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best we can in every aspect of our business. You will be surrounded by some of the brightest and most driven people in the industry. At SIRVA, you will be in great company
At SIRVA, we're committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the global organizations that we serve. We recognize that building an inclusive, engaged company culture results in empowered employees that reflect a wide range of approaches and perspectives. Those perspectives lead to new ideas. New ideas lead to innovation and excellence. Our approach to diversity, equality and inclusion is driven by a commitment to these values and a belief that diversity makes our company stronger.
SIRVA is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SIRVA also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.