Import Manager job at Dollar Tree in Chesapeake, VA 23320

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Assists Senior Import Testing Specialist with duties and responsibilities of managing testing programs

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure daily communications with the testing labs, Vendors and Merchants are managed in a timely manner (24 – 48 hours)
Learn, retain, and relay information to others all current, revised and new testing protocols
Communicate and coordinate testing requirements with Import Vendors and GBI associates (Merchants, Legal and Imports)
Assist the Senior Import Testing Specialist in the research of regulations and requirements to assist all Import Vendors and GBI associates (Merchants, Legal, Imports)
Review all quote sheets (non-trip) and PO confirmations (trip) to determine if testing is required. When needed, discuss requirements with Legal.
Review all vendor letters to stay up to date with new requirements and regulations.
Communicate with testing labs to ensure accuracy of data in their on-line database and Test Reports
Follow up with labs to ensure test results are released in a timely manner
Review inspection reports to ensure vendor/factory compliance
Evaluate monthly hold report for vendor trends
Coordinate all sample submissions to Bureau Veritas Buffalo lab for testing and maintain spreadsheet of those items sent
Maintain a detailed spreadsheet of all testing lab errors and issues to be reviewed during Quarterly meetings with testing lab Program Managers
Record all discussions during testing lab quarterly meetings and recap in a word document for assertion into Import Meeting notes
Research and summarize all CPSC product recalls and discuss with the team during the weekly Import meeting

REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS:

Publications:
- Testing Requirement Spreadsheet
- Buyer’s Testing Guides (update one month prior to overseas trip)
- Vendor Testing Guides (update one month prior to overseas trip)
Quarterly Reporting:
- Vendor report Card
- Failures Report by Dept/Sub-Dept
- Unsatisfactory report (failures deemed acceptable)
Monthly Reporting:
- Vendor Listing (BV)
- Express Testing Report
- Approval Status w/Express Testing Report
- CPSC Recalls
- Incorrect Warning/ Age Grade Report
Weekly / Bi-weekly Reporting:
- Hold Report
- Fail Report for Weekly Import Meeting
Other Spreadsheets Maintained
Vendor letter lookup spreadsheet
Insufficient samples
Broken Seal by courier
Exceptions spreadsheet
Lab Issues spreadsheet BV & UL-STR

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong oral and written communications skills
Proficient in Excel and Word
Capable of interacting with various associate levels within the company
Able to work effectively to meet deadlines
Strong organizational and time management skills
Detail oriented
Able to work independently, as well as with a team

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Import Manager Job at Dollar Tree, Chesapeake, VA 23320

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