Import Manager, Laguna

• Oversee the full importation process from shipment planning to final release and delivery
• Ensure timely customs clearance and port release of imported goods
• Manage import flow to minimize port congestion, ageing, demurrage, and detention
• Ensure compliance with customs laws, regulations, and government agency requirements (NMIS, BPI, BAI and others)
• Oversee tariff classification, customs valuation, and correct declaration of goods
• Ensure proper application of Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and preferential duty claims for those applicable country
• Manage and evaluate customs brokers, freight forwarders, and transport providers
• Act as the escalation point for customs and regulatory issues
• Lead, coach, and develop import operations, brokerage, and customer service teams
• Ensure clear role definitions, accountability, and performance management of each staff
• Build succession and capability within the import organization
• Coordinate closely with merchandising/fulfillment, DC and accounting teams
• Provide timely shipment status updates to management
• Perform any other task that may be assigned from time to time in relation to imported shipments

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or related field
• 1-3 years experience in import operations or international logistics
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines
• Strong communication skills (internal teams, suppliers, authorities)