Import Supervisor

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Houston, TX Until 9/5/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 7, 2026 Last posted July 7, 2026
Job description

Essential Job Functions

  • Plans, directs, and controls import activities on a day-to-day basis
  • Develops and maintains relationships with key customers and key suppliers resolving concerns, interacting with customer service, operations, and sales personnel to resolve any conflicts on a timely basis.
  • Supervises import documentation.
  • Oversee obtaining and processing of Customs release and other government agency releases as appropriate, arranging delivery, and invoicing the import accounts to their SOP
  • Supervise coordination of the release of goods from the carrier, customs or other governmental agency examinations that may be required.
  • Other duties as assigned

Other Skills & Abilities

  • Understanding of Customs regulations, tariffs and interpretations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must have excellent client service skills, responding promptly and professionally to client needs and requests for service and assistance.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of U.S. currency, weight, volume and distance measurements
  • Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, email and various PC based software.
  • Must be detail oriented with good organizational skills

Physical Requirements

  • Position may require extended periods of sitting, computer use, standing and walking. 
  • Some light lifting may be required in some instances

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum 5 years related experience.
  • Minimum 3 years industry experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

  • Professional certification may be required in some areas.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

  • Quarterly Incentive Plan
  • 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
  • Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
  • Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
  • Employee Discounts
  • Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands 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.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify 

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

 

 

 

About this role

Summary

Oversee import activities, coordinate customs processes, supervise documentation, ensure compliance.

Job title

Import Supervisor

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

logistics

Location requirements

Houston, TX; on-site with some remote options allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

customs regulationscustomer servicecommunicationdocumentation

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

import operations customs regulations documentation supply chain
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Houston, TX, USA

On-site City