Import Associate
Current* Coordinating ocean/truck/air shipments of high volume textile and fabric goods across multiple store banners from global vendors to company's distribution centers* Reviewing and preparing import documents to comply with Canadian law and regulations and company purchase orders for the efficient clearance of goods within tight deadlines* Providing routing and appointment instructions to vendors following standard operating procedures* Maintaining effective communication and customer relationship as key contact between global vendors and internal stakeholders* Supporting logistics, finance, warehouse, and buying team to identify and resolve issues with shipment, payment, or purchase order discrepancies* Liaising with customs broker, freight forwarders, 3PLs, and carriers to track and trace shipments and execute fulfillment activities* Updating purchase order tracking in our company’s database and ERP system (LOTUS 123 APPROACH, AS400) in regards to shipment status, receiving, letter of credits, and payments* Issuing, amending, and processing payments on letter of credits for global vendors* Training new hires on processes and procedures
