Resume Skills and Keywords for Import Specialist

Import specialists plan and monitor domestic and international product shipments. They are in charge of drafting and processing all documentation and permits, keeping track of all transactions, evaluating the quality of products for import and export, and tracking shipments to ensure that they arrive at their destinations on time.

Skills required for an Import Specialist's role

  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Management 
  • Import/Export 
  • Vendor Invoicing
  • Business Planning 
  • International  Shipments 
  • Quality Assurance 
  • Customs Compliance 
  • Customer Service
  • Customs Broking

What recruiters look for in an Import Specialist's resume: 

  • Experience in developing and maintaining international customer profiles covering logistics, compliance, documentation and related customer requirements.
  • Ensure accuracy of AES entries, running timely reports and alerting necessary individuals when corrections are needed for immediate resolution.
  • Competencies in directing inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.

What can make your Import Specialist's resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in international shipping

  • Import specialist with in-depth knowledge of import legislation, as well as shipment routing, grading, and processing.  Exhibits great customer service and attention to detail. Ability to go above and beyond to fulfil tight deadlines, company goals, and customer expectations. Expert in managing strategic accounts and facilitating contact between manufacturers and logistics companies. 

Targeted job description 

  • Manage strategic accounts and facilitate communication between manufacturers and logistics providers.
  • Prepare documentation, update files, file AES, and send documents to overseas offices for approval.
  • Maintain constant communication with internal and external clients regarding shipments and other inquiries.

Related academic background 

  • MBA ► Mount Carmel College, Bangalore 2019 
  • BBA ► KIIT School of Management, Odisha 2015 

Sample Resume of Import Specialist in Text Format

KAVIANSH SINGH 

Import Specialist 

9875943842 | kavianshsingh@gmail.com | Mumbai, India | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavianshsingh/ 

SUMMARY

Import specialist with in-depth knowledge of import legislation, as well as shipment routing, grading, and processing.  Exhibits great customer service and attention to detail. Ability to go above and beyond to fulfil tight deadlines, company goals, and customer expectations. Expert in managing strategic accounts and facilitating contact between manufacturers and logistics companies. 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 

Import Specialist ► June Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai |2019 - Present 

  • Obtain and process Customs and other government agency releases as appropriate. 
  • Receive, review, and process inbound documentation for import shipments. 
  • Manage pre- alerts and follow up with carriers daily to track freight arrival. 
  • Provided excellent and timely customer service by informing clients about the status of shipments.
  • Maintain records of communications, billing activities, and account management. 
  • Create invoices and check requests for any due fees. 

Import Specialist ► Global Business Logistics Solutions Pvt Ltd, Mumbai| 2017 - 2019 

  • Maintained and expanded carrier relationships, and coordinated releases and entry processing.
  • Adhered to all domestic and international shipping regulations. 
  • Advised the department Supervisor or Manager of any transaction problems or irregularities. Ensured regulatory requirements and proper documentation, including transit documents and customs clearances,  that exists for shipments. 
  • Liaised with the office of origin to clear up any discrepancies and corrected entries that were submitted incorrectly to the Customs. 

EDUCATION 

  • MBA ► Mount Carmel College, Bangalore 2019 
  • BBA ► KIIT School of Management, Odisha 2015 

SKILLS 

  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Management 
  • Import/Export 
  • Vendor Invoices
  • Business Planning 
  • International  Shipments 
  • Quality Assurance 
  • Customs Compliance 

LANGUAGES 

  • Hindi 
  • English 
  • French 

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 

  • Volunteer | Ramoji Homeless Shelter