Senior Coordinator, Imports and Customs

Job Description

Job Description

At Ferragamo, we're more than just building a Brand We are redefining luxury fashion.

Committed to evolving and innovating sustainably, we bring a unique blend of elegance and modernity that has always defined us. We make our clients feel energized, surprised, and valued. All with an unwavering passion for Italian craftsmanship.

And you’re more than just joining a Team.

We are proud of our inspiring and engaging spirit. In each of our stores around the world, you will find passionate, positive, and empathetic colleagues creating lasting impressions for life. Together, we drive excellence and innovation, while taking responsibility for our decisions. We win together with Passion. Thinking and succeeding as one team.

Let’s Evolve Iconic and create the next exciting chapter.

About Us:

Founded in 1927 by Salvatore Ferragamo, the Group is a key player in the global luxury industry, known for its expert craftsmanship and exquisite range of shoes, leather goods, apparel, silk products and accessories. Our dynamic team, consisting of approximately 3,800 committed professionals, is based across our Florence Headquarters and regional offices around the world and also extends to around 400 directly operated stores throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia. Our creations are more than just unique and exclusive – they embody the heritage and savoir-faire that are the hallmarks of our Brand.

Ferragamo is certified as a Great Place to Work (learn more about the certification here).

Position Summary:

This position will coordinate with Broker/Forwarder all inbound International freight movements to the U.S. and Canada; review and maintain all relevant import files, logs, and Invoices to ensure compliance with all government agencies. Support Traffic Department in oversight of traffic related activities into the U.S. distribution center.

Job Responsibilities:

• Process Freight Forwarder pre-alerts and SFI invoices from Italy for all incoming shipments to the U.S. and Canada.
• Receive/review Customs Entries for duty payments.
• Create/maintain all import files, Shipping log, and Shipment pre-alert Board.
• Primary contact between brokers/freight forwarders both US and Italian partners.
• Audit and approve all Broker bills.
• Create Pro-forma invoices for shipments being exported from U.S.
• Process direct shipments from Italy to Canada for customs clearance.
• Processing of Duty Free Customers Shipping.
• Duty Drawbacks Program.
• Review Customs Tariff for importing products.
• Prepare and processes all import documents and broker invoices and manage all contain shipments in coordination with freight carriers and customers.
• Maintain and update knowledge on all customs clearance process

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience within a logistics/distribution function is required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administration or Management preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are required, including both verbal and written presentational skills as well as good leadership qualities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Essential Functions

• Please see “requirements” above.
• Physical requirements: This position is onsite and involves constant moving, walking, talking, hearing, reaching, grabbing, sitting; may occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, crouching and climbing step stools. May involve lifting of least 10-15 lbs.
• Regular and reliable attendance.