MSI Company
Import & Production Specialist (Mahwah)
MSI Company, Mahwah, New Jersey, United States, 07495
Import & Production Specialist
Reports To:
Director of Operations
Key Responsibilities Manage daily communication with overseas factories, freight forwarders, and logistics vendors. Obtain ocean freight rates and coordinate international shipments, including Customs clearance. Arrange product inspections prior to shipment and coordinate warehouse deliveries. Oversee import documentation, vendor payments, and Letters of Credit. Launch new and repeat production programs with overseas partners. Collaborate with internal teams to generate product Bills of Material and manage trim approvals. Oversee product testing, purchase order issuance, and vendor compliance. Partner with retail customers to coordinate orders, shipments, and invoicing. Maintain accurate records and ensure operational processes are efficient and compliant.
Required Skills & Experience Excel proficiency:
Intermediate level; accurate and logical with numbers. Analytical mindset:
Strong math and problem-solving skills for costing, freight, and tariff billing. Import/logistics experience:
Familiarity with international shipments, Customs, freight forwarding, and vendor management. Production coordination:
Experience managing overseas manufacturing, POs, and inspections. Retail communication:
Comfortable working with large retailers and their order systems. Highly organized communicator:
Strong written and verbal communication; adept at managing high email volumes and multiple priorities. Dependable and adaptable:
Able to work under pressure with a results-driven attitude.
Why Youll Love This Role High-impact position:
Central to the success of the companys supply chain operations. Established & stable organization:
Join a long-standing, reputable business with continued growth. Global collaboration:
Work with international factories, logistics partners, and major retailers. Process ownership:
Influence key import, production, and fulfillment procedures. Career development:
Opportunity to grow within a dynamic operations environment.
Reports To:
Director of Operations
Key Responsibilities Manage daily communication with overseas factories, freight forwarders, and logistics vendors. Obtain ocean freight rates and coordinate international shipments, including Customs clearance. Arrange product inspections prior to shipment and coordinate warehouse deliveries. Oversee import documentation, vendor payments, and Letters of Credit. Launch new and repeat production programs with overseas partners. Collaborate with internal teams to generate product Bills of Material and manage trim approvals. Oversee product testing, purchase order issuance, and vendor compliance. Partner with retail customers to coordinate orders, shipments, and invoicing. Maintain accurate records and ensure operational processes are efficient and compliant.
Required Skills & Experience Excel proficiency:
Intermediate level; accurate and logical with numbers. Analytical mindset:
Strong math and problem-solving skills for costing, freight, and tariff billing. Import/logistics experience:
Familiarity with international shipments, Customs, freight forwarding, and vendor management. Production coordination:
Experience managing overseas manufacturing, POs, and inspections. Retail communication:
Comfortable working with large retailers and their order systems. Highly organized communicator:
Strong written and verbal communication; adept at managing high email volumes and multiple priorities. Dependable and adaptable:
Able to work under pressure with a results-driven attitude.
Why Youll Love This Role High-impact position:
Central to the success of the companys supply chain operations. Established & stable organization:
Join a long-standing, reputable business with continued growth. Global collaboration:
Work with international factories, logistics partners, and major retailers. Process ownership:
Influence key import, production, and fulfillment procedures. Career development:
Opportunity to grow within a dynamic operations environment.