Import/export Agent

Import/Export Agent

Ontario, CA

Job: Import/Export Agent

Location: Ontario, CA

Pay rate: $60K-$70k

We are assisting our Global Logistics client in hiring an experienced Import/ Export Operations Agent (Air and Ocean) to handle all aspects of domestic and international freight forwarding shipments, and handle transportation based on customer requests.

Description:

- Receive and validate customer order (Cargowise Org, Credit, Export POA, Restricted Commodities, Cargo Value, Embargoes/Sanctions, Additional Services, Documentation Requirements, Incoterms)
- Identify best routing or transit option per customer request/SOP Anticipate and secure quotation from vendors for all potential order costs Issue customer or overseas office/agent quotation & confirm acceptance.
- Understand customs clearance requirements
- Book with carriers. Use TSA Known Shipper Check, secure booking from Airline Dispatch
- Determine and File AES according to USPPI instructions (if applicable) Receive and validate master air waybill: direct and consolidated. Track and confirm flight departure and update system
- Arrange pick up of cargo at port, process all documents such as BOLs & DO, declarations including all electronic information
- Coordinate Air waybill according to customer & destination requirements. Send Pre-Alert to overseas office/agent Confirm final costs, ensuring all are accrued and final profitability check complete Invoice to customer.
- And other tasks assigned by management

Qualifications:

- Previous experience with Freight Forwarding, both Air and Ocean Import/Export operations and documentation, 3 or more years preferred
- Knowledge of freight movement, air vendors, air space configurations, container loads, special loading constraints, regulatory requirements, pricing, and service routing
- Knowledge of CargoWise or similar software, Intermediate or higher knowledge of MS Office or Google Workspace
- Strong work ethic, organized, dependable and professional

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

- Ontario, CA 91761: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person