Import Export Administrator Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance: Monitor and ensure adherence to import and export regulations, including customs laws, trade agreements, and licensing requirements.
Documentation management: Prepare and review import and export documentation, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and customs declarations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Coordinate shipments: Collaborate with freight forwarders and logistics providers to arrange transportation, track shipments, and manage customs clearance processes.
Customs clearance: Liaise with customs authorities to ensure smooth clearance of imported and exported goods, resolve any issues that arise, and address customs inquiries or audits.
Inventory management: Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with internal teams to ensure an efficient supply chain, including optimizing lead times and managing stock levels to meet customer demands.
Coordinate with internal departments: Collaborate with sales, purchasing, finance, and warehouse teams to align import and export activities with business goals and objectives.
Tariff classification: Accurately classify imported and exported goods according to customs tariff codes to determine duty rates and ensure compliance with trade regulations.
Maintain records: Keep comprehensive records of all import and export transactions, including shipping documents, licenses, and compliance documentation for audit purposes.
Cost optimization: Identify opportunities to minimize import and export costs through efficient shipping methods, optimal routing, and consolidation of shipments.
Stay up-to-date: Stay informed about changes in international trade regulations, tariffs, and customs requirements to ensure compliance and adapt import/export processes accordingly.