Ocean Import Agent

1 month ago

Jamaica, United States FreightTAS Full time


Job Description:

Ocean Import Agent

Must have experience working at a freight forwarding company.

Ocean Import Agent

Office M-F 8:00 am 5:00 pm

Excellent Company Benefits

The ideal candidate has at least 2-5 years of current experience working in the freight forwarding industry

Our client is a Global Freight Forwarder looking for an Ocean Import Agent to join the organization

About the Position

Duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
  • Preparation of ocean waybills in a timely manner to meet gateway and airline cutoffs.
  • Ensuring the timely quotation of all client RFQs
  • Proper Handling of priority shipments
  • Preparation of all Necessary Export Documents including AES filing
  • Coordination with warehouse and gateways around the country
  • Coordination and pre-advises to destination offices / agents.
  • Communication with customer service group for any requirements or exceptions found in freight documents or physical cargo receipt, report any discrepancies to avoid mis-handling of goods.
  • Assists the day-to-day operations of the export department to ensure that customer requirements are met and that all clients receive thorough timely communication.
  • Ensure timely billing of files
  • Trace shipment through transit points up to final destination and advice customer service as needed with timely updates.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.
  • Set up reporting to monitor key accounts' activity/shipments on a daily basis
  • Oversee special projects as needed
  • Could you coordinate communication between all parties to make sure customer requirements are met?


Qualifications
This is an operation position, as such, it requires exceptional interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and communication (verbal and written) skills.

Additional skills include:
  • Previous experience working in air export for a freight forwarder is a must-have to take on this position
  • Knowledge of Cargowise, certification a plus
  • IATA certification
  • Hazmat training
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to communicate and comprehend to obtain positive results
  • Computer skills
  • Word, Office, Excel, Powerpoint
  • Prior experience with Cargowise is a plus.
  • Phenomenal customer service skills and an aggressive, self-starting, positive 'can do' attitude.


Education & Experience
  • Associate's degree preferred and or related experience.
  • Related air export/international experience.
  • The employee is provided with the following benefits package.


This includes:
  • Individual Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Vision, and Dental)
  • Vacation, Personal and Floating Days
  • Bi-Annual performance review with opportunities for a salary adjustment and/or bonus (contingent upon company financials and on-the-job performances)
  • 401K Plan
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