ALS Recruiting Ltd
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Air & Ocean Import Specialist Job – International Freight Forwarding Base pay range: $55,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr Be among the first applicants. This position is posted by ALS Recruiting Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Responsibilities
Enter international air & ocean import tracking documentation from origin to destination Ensure that regulatory requirements are met and that shipments have exact paperwork, such as transit documents and customs clearances Ensure that documentation is processed, distributed, and discharged in a timely way to carriers, forwarders, customers, and agents Prepare all major data entry and confirmation of key milestones (departure, arrival, customs clearance, PODs, and so on) as per Customer Standard Operating Procedures Maintain polite, timely, and efficient customer service Maintain accurate costs and profits by overseeing and completing proper billing to clients based on agreed pricing Ensure that shipments are picked up and transferred with the proper partners Develop techniques and procedures for transporting commodities from local or offshore locations to warehouses, other storage offices, or final consignee locations for nominated shippers Prepare timely management information and reports as specified and requested by the Branch Manager As directed by the Branch Manager, prepare timely management information and reports To stay competitive, negotiate shipping costs and submit them to the Branch Manager for approval Prepare customs declarations and bonds Develop and manage successful relationships with local suppliers and other co-load carriers (e.g., airline agents, freight forwarders, customs brokers, local pickup and delivery firms, regional trucking companies, and line-haul providers) Establish and manage the essential procedures to ensure that all employees work in a clean, well-organized, safe, and healthy environment Qualifications
5+ years Import Operations Experience in the Freight Forwarding Industry Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or a related field with a commensurate combination of knowledge and teaching experience Proficient in Freight Forwarding software (Cargowise 1, SAP, AS400) Understanding of Microsoft Excel and database functions, as well as competence with them Outgoing and forward-thinking mindset with the capacity to decode problems quickly Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations at the state, federal, and international levels as they pertain to core services (customs, security, and other import/export government agencies) This is a direct-hire, full-time, permanent position. Job details
Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Customer Service and Supply Chain Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Freight and Package Transportation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ALS Recruiting Ltd by 2x Note
Inferred benefits from the description include medical insurance, vision insurance, and a 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Import Specialist” roles.
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Air & Ocean Import Specialist Job – International Freight Forwarding Base pay range: $55,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr Be among the first applicants. This position is posted by ALS Recruiting Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Responsibilities
Enter international air & ocean import tracking documentation from origin to destination Ensure that regulatory requirements are met and that shipments have exact paperwork, such as transit documents and customs clearances Ensure that documentation is processed, distributed, and discharged in a timely way to carriers, forwarders, customers, and agents Prepare all major data entry and confirmation of key milestones (departure, arrival, customs clearance, PODs, and so on) as per Customer Standard Operating Procedures Maintain polite, timely, and efficient customer service Maintain accurate costs and profits by overseeing and completing proper billing to clients based on agreed pricing Ensure that shipments are picked up and transferred with the proper partners Develop techniques and procedures for transporting commodities from local or offshore locations to warehouses, other storage offices, or final consignee locations for nominated shippers Prepare timely management information and reports as specified and requested by the Branch Manager As directed by the Branch Manager, prepare timely management information and reports To stay competitive, negotiate shipping costs and submit them to the Branch Manager for approval Prepare customs declarations and bonds Develop and manage successful relationships with local suppliers and other co-load carriers (e.g., airline agents, freight forwarders, customs brokers, local pickup and delivery firms, regional trucking companies, and line-haul providers) Establish and manage the essential procedures to ensure that all employees work in a clean, well-organized, safe, and healthy environment Qualifications
5+ years Import Operations Experience in the Freight Forwarding Industry Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or a related field with a commensurate combination of knowledge and teaching experience Proficient in Freight Forwarding software (Cargowise 1, SAP, AS400) Understanding of Microsoft Excel and database functions, as well as competence with them Outgoing and forward-thinking mindset with the capacity to decode problems quickly Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations at the state, federal, and international levels as they pertain to core services (customs, security, and other import/export government agencies) This is a direct-hire, full-time, permanent position. Job details
Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Customer Service and Supply Chain Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Freight and Package Transportation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ALS Recruiting Ltd by 2x Note
Inferred benefits from the description include medical insurance, vision insurance, and a 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Import Specialist” roles.
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