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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 with company match
flexible spending accounts
life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
short and long term disability insurance
Generous vacation and sick time

Job Description

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. ("NX") is a globally recognized logistics company founded in 1872 in Japan and headquartered in Tokyo. With a rich history spanning over a century, NX has evolved into a leading international freight forwarder and logistics service provider. It employs approximately 72,000 employees across 733 locations in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world, establishing a vast network that facilitates the seamless movement of goods and services. Its subsidiary, Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. ("NEU"), incorporated in New York in 1962, operates as a fully owned subsidiary and extends NX's reach within the United States. NEU delivers... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate or relevant working experience
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in ocean/international freight forwarding
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Good communications skills
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Ability to work with customers, vendors, and outside organizations

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in ocean/international freight forwarding
  • Strong teamwork skills and inclination
  • Good communications skill including listening, 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 lines, and bonded facilities
  • File and enter data accurately
  • Issue freight bills and invoices
  • Collect unpaid invoices within credit terms

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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