Job Title:  Imports Entry Specialist

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

Work with the import department management team to ensure that all payments (ACH, deferred tax, interest bills, etc.) are accurate and timely processed and transmitted to Customs and Border Protection as required by federal regulation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ability to handle large volume of import shipments
• Follow up with all import shipments as required by federal agencies
• Comply with established company and department policy and procedures
• Maintain duty calculation spreadsheets and entry/documentation check lists as required
• Ability to prioritize and manage time sensitive tasks
• Analyze, identify and provide solutions to day to day work related issues
• Maintain a good track record in keeping clearance errors to less than 2% per month
• Ability to work with a diverse team
• Assist team members as needed

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2 years college education (preferred)
• ACE (QuesatWeb/Descartes software knowledge (preferred)
• 1-year professional experience working with various ocean and air carriers and freight forwarders / consolidators
• Knowledge and experience with FDA Prior Notice (preferred)
• Knowledge and experience filing ISF (preferred)
• Understanding of supply chain requirements, processes, and tracking of import shipments
• Microsoft Office proficiency required
• Strong attention to detail and high level of data accuracy
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must have effective interpersonal and customer service skills

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.