Import Supervisor

Company Overview

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smartphones to space shuttles! Check out our profile video!

Look at these PERKS!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours

• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)

• 10 Paid Holidays per year

• 401(k)

• 401(k) company match

• Pension

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible schedules

• Tuition reimbursement

Kyocera

Import Supervisor (LG6111)

Exempt: Yes

Safety Sensitive: No

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This role is responsible to supervisor the Import staff and aid with the accurate and timely movement of KII's Imported shipments, FCL, LCL, and air, from origin to destination in compliance with company procedures and government agencies as required. This position directly reports to the Import Manager and/or Associate Import Manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree is required

Professional Certification is a plus

Minimum 3-5 years experience in international ocean & air freight coordination or similar role.

Supervisory experience or ability for leadership is preferred.

Proficient in performance management including coaching, fostering teamwork, and giving constructive feedback.

Proficient in project management.

Must have excellent customer service skills, responding promptly and professionally to internal/external customer needs and requests for service and assistance.

Must be detail oriented with good organizational skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and SAP is preferred.

Ability to meet ITAR compliant working conditions.

Ability to speak verbally in English.

Ability to lift 1-10 lbs. frequently, and 11-25 lbs. rarely.

Employee must have or achieve through on-the-job training:

• Understanding of US Customs regulations

• Incoterms

• US Department of Commerce and US Department of State rules and regulations.

• Other government agency requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, and controls import activities on a day-to-day basis.

• Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external customers by resolving concerns, interacting with customer service, warehouse operations, and sales personnel to resolve any conflicts on a timely basis.

• Ensures import documentation record retention is being followed per documented procedures.

• Supervises import staff obtaining and processing of customs release and other government agency releases as appropriate, arranging delivery, and invoicing the shipments as required.

• Coordinates with Import/Export Compliance team and for all matters pertaining to Import/Export Compliance and compliance training.

• Supervises the coordination of the release of goods from the carrier, customs or other governmental agency examinations that may be required. If any issues arise this position will escalate to KII Import Manager and I/E Compliance for resolution.

• Assigns and monitors KPI's as determined by the Import Manager.

• Supports the Import Manager with automation projects.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

SALARY: Based on factors including qualifications and experience $ 65,000 - $ 100,000 Annually

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to sit; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.

Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.