Import Operations Clerk

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Job Details

Summary :

Overall responsibility for coordinating and managing all Import functionality tasks for shipments destined to Australia.

The Imports Operations Clerk will ensure all international shipments are reported to local Australian Border Force / Quarantine authorities and Custom Brokers for clearance and will interact with all other Australian Operations Department for communication on clearance and provide the authority to deliver. This role involves ensuring compliance with customs regulations, maintaining accurate records, and facilitating communication between internal departments and external partners to ensure efficient compliant import operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process import documentation, including customs invoices, House Air Waybill, Master Air Waybill.
• Report shipment details to Australian Customs and Quarantine and airlines via Expedient or Incident Command Systems.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, import laws, and company policies throughout the import process.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, other World Courier Offices and departments to facilitate timely and accurate customs clearance of imported goods.
• Monitor shipment status and address any issues related to delays, discrepancies, or customs holds, ensuring timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate records of all import transactions, including filing and tracking documentation for audits and reporting purposes.
• Collaborate with the finance department to ensure accurate payment of import duties, taxes, and freight charges.
• Support the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for import processes.
• Assist in preparing reports and analysis related to import activities and performance metrics.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in a timely and professional manner to the required high standard and that all staff meet their responsibilities.
• Use of World Courier Transport Management System / Expedient / Customs interactive System, OptiView Jetstream.
• External communications with clients, service providers, Customs, and other regulatory bodies.
• Internal communications within the World Courier Network (other countries) and other departments.
• Ensuring all temperature controlled handling instructions are communicated to relevant departments to ensure correct temperature is maintained.
• Pre-shipment enquiries for shipments requiring specialist clearance and the issuing of sending instructions.
• Strict adherence to numerous internal procedures both department specific and company specific, the latter being defined by SOPs and ops memos.

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What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies : World Courier (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

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