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Nippon Express USA

Administrative Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.00 - $21.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. ("NX") is a prestigious global logistics provider founded in 1872 in Japan and headquartered in Tokyo. With over 72,000 employees spread across 733 locations in 47 countries and 314 cities worldwide, NX has built a strong reputation as a leader in the freight forwarding and logistics industry. The company offers extensive transportation solutions and specialized handling of various cargo types, including air, land, sea, and express packages. As a fully owned subsidiary of NX, Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. ("NEU") was incorporated in New York in 1962 and operates across 55 locations in 27 states within the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant relevant working experience
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in ocean/international freight forwarding
  • Strong teamwork skills and inclination
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Good computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in ocean/international freight forwarding
  • Strong teamwork skills and inclination
  • Good communication skills including listening and providing and receiving feedback
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Good computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant relevant working experience

Job Duties

  • Prepare import/export shipments for assigned customers
  • Generate delivery orders and shipping labels as needed
  • Prepare import/export documents for distribution to brokerage department and/or customers’ broker including ISF, AES, bookings, customs clearance
  • Coordinate pickup and delivery orders with trucking companies, steamship line, and/or bonded facilities
  • Filing and data entry
  • Issue freight bills and invoices to brokers
  • Collect unpaid invoices within credit term

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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