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Air or Ocean Import or Export Specialist - Full Time

FreightTAS - Miami, FL

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Posted on 09/09/24 (Ref: )

Air or Ocean Import or Export Specialist - Miami, FL - FreightTAS

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Air or Ocean Import or Export Specialist


Salary - $50k to $65k base - Commensurate with experience
Excellent Company benefits. 401k, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance
Cargowise advantageous or similar software
Must have 2+ years of experience in international freight forwarding operations is required.

The client
Our client as a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, excels in providing comprehensive freight forwarding solutions across international borders. With a robust network of partners and cutting-edge technology, they ensure seamless, efficient, and cost-effective transportation of goods worldwide.

Job Summary:
The Air or Ocean Import or Export Specialist is responsible for the handling of the Air or Ocean import/export files, including following the compliance guidelines that are in place, preparing quotes, and customer service.

The right candidate will need to be enthusiastic, positive and internally driven with a sense of urgency and "whatever-it-takes" attitude.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Handle day-to-day air and ocean export shipments.
  • Pre-alert agent and shipper; organize and prepare documentation for customers; follow up with steamship lines; maintain daily reports for pending shipments as required.
  • Ensure all required documents are received; send final documents as needed.
  • File AES and other required documentation to process export shipments.
  • Arrange pick-ups, deliveries and container loading as required.
  • Maintain customer service updates, including tracking cargo from origin to destination.
  • Set up billing and payables.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Expertise:
  • Knowledge of freight forwarding with a focus on air and ocean export operations.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook; freight forwarding software - Cargowise advantageous
  • Commitment to excellent customer service, supporting external and internal customers, and utilizing effective communication and follow-up skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment at all levels of the organization or work independently with little or no supervision to achieve results.
  • Effective interpersonal skills that result in loyal, long-term customer relationships.
  • Practical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work under time constraints using time management and organization skills, adjusting priorities based on workload or direction from customer or management

Qualifications:
  • 2+ year's experience in International freight forwarding logistics operations
  • 2 + years of customer service experience.
  • Minimum high school diploma or GED.
  • Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US.

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