Import Manager

BDP International

$80K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Minimum 5 years industry experience, including 2 years in a managerial role
  • Well-versed in transportation industry and regulations
  • Current CHB license required, must be a Qualified License Holder
  • Professional demeanor expected at all times

Responsibilities

  • Ensure customs compliance and operational best practices
  • Oversee employee development, performance, and morale
  • Drive customer service excellence and business growth
  • Monitor departmental profitability through budget and cash flow analysis
  • Address regulatory issues related to classifications and port entry
  • Support sales initiatives as needed
  • Cultivate relationships with partners and agents

Benefits

  • Full benefits package
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Casual dress environment
Full Job Description
Job Title

Import Manager

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

Houston - Houston, TX 77032 US (Primary)

Career Level

Manager

Category

Operations

Job Type

Permanent

Job Summary:

The Import Manager is responsible for Customs compliance, growth of business, development and profitability of department in accordance with annual business plan and budgets.

Essential Functions:
  • Assumes accountability for:
    • Customs compliance/statements and best operational practices
    • Employee development goals, performance, productivity and morale
    • Customer service levels, business development and growth
    • Meeting/exceeding all corporate performance KPI's
    • Accurate billing practices
  • Responsible for profitability through:
    • Budget monitoring
    • Cash flow analysis ( A/R,COTS,ACH,Open Job )
    • Performance monitoring ( Radar reports )
    • Market/customer analysis
    • Preparation of quotations for new/existing business
  • Responsible for all regulatory issues within the department such as classifications, port entry and problem resolution. Coordinated effort under direction of the Regional Compliance Manager.
  • Provide sales support as necessary.
  • Manages Partnership / Agent relationship development
  • Performs Bid/RFI/RFQ cost/benefit analysis & price authorization.


Exemption Type

Exempt (Salaried)

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years industry experience, 2 in a managerial/supervisory position
  • 2 years of college and/or an additional 2 years of industry experience
  • Knowledge of Transportation industry, Import/Global transportation/Regulatory and business development
  • Standard hours and additional time as necessary
  • A current CHB license is required and candidate is expected to be office QLH (Qualified License Holder)
  • Must maintain professional attitude and appearance at all times


Please note: There is no relocation or immigration assistance associated with this opening.

Compensation based on experience. We offer a very competitive salary, full benefits, matching 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and casual dress environment.

Please visit our website: www.bdpinternational.com

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