Job Overview
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
Flexible Schedule
Job Description
Our hiring company is a dynamic and forward-thinking entity involved in the freight forwarding and logistics industry. We specialize in creating efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious shipping solutions. Our company leverages advanced technology and an experienced team to provide top-tier freight forwarding services to a wide range of clients including exporters, importers, and insurers. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we aim to continually exceed our clients' expectations by offering personalized, proactive service with a focus on accuracy and timely problem resolution. We value positive attitudes, teamwork, and strong working relationships internally and with our clients. We offer... Show More
Job Requirements
- Willingness to work variable schedule including overtime, weekends, and holidays
- ability to use compliance software
- proficiency with electronic mail and office applications
- experience with enterprise resource planning and customer resource management software
- capability to operate desktop and laptop computers
- ability to handle multi-line and special purpose telephone systems
- strong organizational and communication skills
- prior freight forwarding experience from 2 to 7 years preferred
- possession of industry related degree or certification
- hazmat certification a plus
- AOG experience a plus
- commitment to compliance with regulatory requirements
Job Qualifications
- 2-7 years of freight forwarding experience
- experience with all requisite compliance and regulatory requirements
- industry related degree and/or certification
- knowledge of transportation principles and methods
- knowledge of customer and personal service principles
- administrative skills including managing files and documents
- understanding of geography related to land, sea, and air features
- knowledge of production and processing techniques
- awareness of public safety and security policies
- proficiency in mathematics
- strong command of English language
- excellent active listening and speaking skills
- critical thinking and active learning abilities
- negotiation and time management skills
- complex problem solving and social perceptiveness
- coordination and judgment
- monitoring and reading comprehension
- service orientation and oral comprehension
- information ordering and oral expression
- problem sensitivity
- written comprehension and deductive reasoning
- inductive reasoning and number facility
- perceptual speed, selective attention, near vision, speech clarity and recognition
- written expression skills
Job Duties
- Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved
- inform clients of shipping options, timelines, transfers, and regulations
- prepare shipping documentation such as bills of lading, packing lists, and certificates of origin
- provide shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, and insurers
- verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods
- prepare invoices and cost quotations for freight transportation
- select shipment routes based on nature of goods, transit times, or security needs
- keep records of goods dispatched or received
- consolidate loads to reduce costs
- monitor and record locations of goods in transit
- reserve necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks
- negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers
- arrange delivery or storage of goods
- verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements
- determine efficient and cost-effective moving methods
- pay or arrange payment of freight or insurance fees
- coordinate with customs brokers for goods passage
- recommend merchandise packing methods according to conditions
- maintain current knowledge of freight shipping factors
- provide detailed port information
- arrange special transport for sensitive cargo
- obtain or arrange cargo insurance
- complete customs paperwork
- arrange applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance
- refer exporters to experts for trade financing, marketing, banking, or insurance
- assist clients in insurance reimbursements
- analyze shipping routes to minimize environmental impact
- arrange multimodal transport to reduce carbon emissions
- recommend shipping solutions to reduce cost and environmental impact
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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