Essential Job Function
- Deals directly with clients, customs, and agents to insure the quickest and best movement of cargo throughout the world.
- Prepares documents necessary to complete export, import and customs clearance process
- Track and trace cargo as necessary to insure proper movement and delivery.
- Complete Operations Financial billings and costs per shipment
- Communicate with clients regarding disposition of Freight (i.e. tracking & tracing, routing & dispatching, and rate quotations).
- Communicate & correspond with other Company branches and agents for client satisfaction and ensure excellent service execution.
- Seek the most profitable mode of shipment yet meet client’s requirement for the movement of freight.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
Physical Demands
- Position may require extended periods of sitting, computer use, standing and walking. Some light lifting may be required in some instances.
Other Skills & Abilities
- Must possess strong working knowledge of all rules, regulations, governance and documentation preparations, as it pertains to both Imports and Exports.
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills are required, due to the high volume and demands of the position.
- Excellent client service skills
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft word and excel
- Ability to handle pressure and responsibility in a fast-paced environment, in a timely and effective manner.
Education & Experience
- Minimum 3 years industry experience preferred.
- Professional certification may be required in some areas
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.
Experience
Required- 3 year(s): Minimum 3 years industry experience preferred.
Behaviors
Required- Detail-oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all the details needed to get the task done well
- Team player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Required- Self-starter: Inspired to perform without outside help