MSI Company
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 You’ll Love This Role
- High-impact position: Central to the success of the company’s 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.