Import Entry Specialist- California

Join Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

$24-$38 hour with fulltime benefits.

Southern Glazer's is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer's, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

Accurately process all import entry documentation and transmit data electronically via ACE system within timeframes required by all federal agencies and in accordance with company policy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process import entry documentation utilizing the ACE system
• Submit ISF Import Security Filing to US Customs in a timely fashion
• Coordinate processing of documents with U.S. Customs relating to all imported merchandise
• Follow up with all import shipments as required by federal agencies
• Comply with established company and department polices and procedures
• Maintain duty calculation spreadsheets and entry documentation checklists, as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 2 years college education
• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, or International Relations fields preferred
• 7 years professional experience filing import entry documents
• ACE (Editrade/Descartes software knowledge preferred)
• 5 + years professional experience working with various ocean and air carriers and freight forwarders / consolidators
• Knowledge and experience with FDA Prior Notice required
• Knowledge and experience filing ISF required
• Strong understanding of supply chain requirements, processes, and tracking of import shipments
• Microsoft Office proficiency required
• Strong attention to detail and high level of data accuracy
• Strong communication skills – written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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