# Import Coordinator

*/JobTypes/Import_Coordinator*

## Neighborhood

### Related (delivered by)

- [Import Sourcing and Customs Clearance](/Processes/Import_Sourcing_and_Customs_Clearance) — delivered by · Processes
- [Inventory Procurement and Importing](/Processes/Inventory_Procurement_and_Importing) — delivered by · Processes
- [Classify goods according to tariff coding system.](/Tasks/Classify_goods_according_to_tariff_coding_system.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin,...](/Tasks/Request_or_compile_necessary_import_documentation,_such_as_customs_invoices,_certificates_of_origin,...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Prepare papers for shippers to appeal duty charges.](/Tasks/Prepare_papers_for_shippers_to_appeal_duty_charges.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Make arrangements with customs brokers to facilitate the passage of goods through customs.](/Tasks/Make_arrangements_with_customs_brokers_to_facilitate_the_passage_of_goods_through_customs.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.](/Tasks/Calculate_duty_and_tariff_payments_owed_on_shipments.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Plan and manage inbound permits for materials](/Processes/Plan_and_manage_inbound_permits_for_materials) — delivered by · Processes
- [Manage commercial clearances](/Processes/Manage_commercial_clearances) — delivered by · Processes
- [Manage customs processing import](/Processes/Manage_customs_processing_import) — delivered by · Processes
- [Calculate customs duty](/Processes/Calculate_customs_duty) — delivered by · Processes

### Related (signature role)

- [Freight Forwarding Company](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Forwarding_Company) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Customs Broker](/CompanyTypes/Customs_Broker) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Notions and Trims Distributors](/CompanyTypes/Notions_and_Trims_Distributors) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Freight Forwarders](/CompanyTypes/Freight_Forwarders) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Import-Focused Distributor](/CompanyTypes/Import-Focused_Distributor) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Cross-Border Livestock Importers](/CompanyTypes/Cross-Border_Livestock_Importers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Natural Stone Importer](/CompanyTypes/Natural_Stone_Importer) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Monument and Memorial Distributors](/CompanyTypes/Monument_and_Memorial_Distributors) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) Importers](/CompanyTypes/Ready-to-Assemble_(RTA)_Importers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Fast Fashion Importers](/CompanyTypes/Fast_Fashion_Importers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Specialty Ethnic Frozen Importers](/CompanyTypes/Specialty_Ethnic_Frozen_Importers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Specialty and Ethnic Food Importer-Distributors](/CompanyTypes/Specialty_and_Ethnic_Food_Importer-Distributors) — signature role · CompanyTypes

### Who staffs this

- [Outdoor & Leisure Furniture Distributors](/CompanyTypes/Outdoor_&_Leisure_Furniture_Distributors) — staffs · CompanyTypes

### Perform

- [Reconcile freight invoice](/Tasks/Reconcile_freight_invoice) — perform · Tasks
- [Communicate inbound schedules to the warehouse](/Tasks/Communicate_inbound_schedules_to_the_warehouse) — perform · Tasks
- [Prepare import shipping documentation](/Tasks/Prepare_import_shipping_documentation) — perform · Tasks
- [Track inbound shipment status and transit milestones](/Tasks/Track_inbound_shipment_status_and_transit_milestones) — perform · Tasks
- [Track inbound shipment status and arrivals](/Tasks/Track_inbound_shipment_status_and_arrivals) — perform · Tasks
- [Reconcile freight bills to shipment records](/Tasks/Reconcile_freight_bills_to_shipment_records) — perform · Tasks
- [Maintain shipment records](/Tasks/Maintain_shipment_records) — perform · Tasks
- [Communicate Delivery Schedules](/Tasks/Communicate_Delivery_Schedules) — perform · Tasks
- [Book and schedule inbound freight shipments](/Tasks/Book_and_schedule_inbound_freight_shipments) — perform · Tasks
- [Reconcile freight and duty charges against invoices](/Tasks/Reconcile_freight_and_duty_charges_against_invoices) — perform · Tasks
- [Resolve clearance holds and documentation discrepancies](/Tasks/Resolve_clearance_holds_and_documentation_discrepancies) — perform · Tasks
- [Compile commercial invoices and packing lists for clearance](/Tasks/Compile_commercial_invoices_and_packing_lists_for_clearance) — perform · Tasks
- [Coordinate with customs brokers on entry filings](/Tasks/Coordinate_with_customs_brokers_on_entry_filings) — perform · Tasks
- [Resolve documentation discrepancies with suppliers](/Tasks/Resolve_documentation_discrepancies_with_suppliers) — perform · Tasks
- [Schedule drayage and delivery appointments](/Tasks/Schedule_drayage_and_delivery_appointments) — perform · Tasks
- [Update shipment status in the tracking system](/Tasks/Update_shipment_status_in_the_tracking_system) — perform · Tasks

### Engage in

- [Track inbound purchase order shipments](/Activities/Track_inbound_purchase_order_shipments) — engage in · Activities
- [Coordinate customs clearance with brokers](/Activities/Coordinate_customs_clearance_with_brokers) — engage in · Activities
- [Prepare and assemble import documentation](/Activities/Prepare_and_assemble_import_documentation) — engage in · Activities
- [Resolve clearance holds and documentation discrepancies](/Activities/Resolve_clearance_holds_and_documentation_discrepancies) — engage in · Activities
- [Coordinate with customs brokers on entry filings](/Activities/Coordinate_with_customs_brokers_on_entry_filings) — engage in · Activities
- [Compile commercial invoices and packing lists for clearance](/Activities/Compile_commercial_invoices_and_packing_lists_for_clearance) — engage in · Activities

### Requires ability

- [Written Expression](/Ability/Written_Expression) — requires ability · Ability
- [Selective Attention](/Ability/Selective_Attention) — requires ability · Ability
- [Attention to Detail](/Ability/Attention_to_Detail) — requires ability · Ability
- [Oral Expression](/Ability/Oral_Expression) — requires ability · Ability
- [Time Management](/Ability/Time_Management) — requires ability · Ability
- [Information Ordering](/Ability/Information_Ordering) — requires ability · Ability
- [Time Sharing](/Ability/Time_Sharing) — requires ability · Ability
- [Written Comprehension](/Ability/Written_Comprehension) — requires ability · Ability

### Required knowledge

- [Freight Forwarding Practices](/Knowledge/Freight_Forwarding_Practices) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Carrier and Freight Procedures](/Knowledge/Carrier_and_Freight_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Import Documentation Requirements](/Knowledge/Import_Documentation_Requirements) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Customs Clearance Procedures](/Knowledge/Customs_Clearance_Procedures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Incoterms](/Knowledge/Incoterms) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Uses software

- [Spreadsheet Software](/Software/Spreadsheet_Software) — uses software · Software
- [Enterprise Resource Planning System](/Software/Enterprise_Resource_Planning_System) — uses software · Software
- [SAP](/Software/SAP) — uses software · Software
- [Descartes](/Software/Descartes) — uses software · Software
- [Carrier Tracking Portals](/Software/Carrier_Tracking_Portals) — uses software · Software
- [Customs Entry Software](/Software/Customs_Entry_Software) — uses software · Software
- [Email Client](/Software/Email_Client) — uses software · Software
- [Microsoft Excel](/Software/Microsoft_Excel) — uses software · Software
- [Transportation Management System](/Software/Transportation_Management_System) — uses software · Software

### Required skills

- [Invoice Reconciliation](/Skills/Invoice_Reconciliation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Shipment Documentation Preparation](/Skills/Shipment_Documentation_Preparation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Active Listening](/Skills/Active_Listening) — requires skill · Skills
- [Vendor Coordination](/Skills/Vendor_Coordination) — requires skill · Skills
- [Broker Coordination](/Skills/Broker_Coordination) — requires skill · Skills
- [Freight Booking](/Skills/Freight_Booking) — requires skill · Skills
- [Import Documentation Preparation](/Skills/Import_Documentation_Preparation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Shipment Tracking](/Skills/Shipment_Tracking) — requires skill · Skills
- [Carrier Coordination](/Skills/Carrier_Coordination) — requires skill · Skills
- [Discrepancy Resolution](/Skills/Discrepancy_Resolution) — requires skill · Skills
- [Document Verification](/Skills/Document_Verification) — requires skill · Skills

### Type of

- [Cargo and Freight Agent](/Occupations/Cargo_and_Freight_Agent) — type of · Occupations
- [Cargo and Freight Agents](/Occupations/Cargo_and_Freight_Agents) — type of · Occupations

### Problems this exposes

- [country-of-origin and FTA certificate-of-origin documentation gaps](/Problems/country-of-origin_and_FTA_certificate-of-origin_documentation_gaps) — exposes problem · Problems
- [reconciling commercial invoice vs packing-list discrepancies pre-clearance](/Problems/reconciling_commercial_invoice_vs_packing-list_discrepancies_pre-clearance) — exposes problem · Problems
- [HTS classification and duty-rate determination ambiguity on novel SKUs](/Problems/HTS_classification_and_duty-rate_determination_ambiguity_on_novel_SKUs) — exposes problem · Problems
- [demurrage/detention charges accrue when container pickup slips](/Problems/demurrage%2Fdetention_charges_accrue_when_container_pickup_slips) — exposes problem · Problems
- [ISF/10+2 and entry-document filing deadlines miss cause customs holds](/Problems/ISF%2F10+2_and_entry-document_filing_deadlines_miss_cause_customs_holds) — exposes problem · Problems