Ocean Import Specialist Job International Freight Forwarding Los Angeles, LAXSalary: $50,000 $70,000Do you want to advance and grow with a leading Top 25 Global Freight Forwarder?
My client is currently expanding its workforce and is looking to bring onboard an established Ocean Import Specialist.
Apply now as Interviews are undergoing this week.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Enter transportation data from an administrative and tracking perspective.Ensure regulatory conditions are met, and precise documentation, including transit documents and customs clearances, exists for shipments.Ensure documentation is precisely processed, distributed, and discharged to carriers, forwarders, customers and agents in a timely manner.Prepare all significant data entry and confirmation of essential milestones (departure, arrival, customs clearance, PODs, etc.) as specified by Customer Standard Operating Procedures.Maintain courteous, prompt, and efficient customer relations.Oversee and complete accurate billing to clients based on established pricing, while ensuring accurate costs and profits are maintained.Oversee the pick-up and transfer of shipments with appropriate partners.Establish an understanding of Incoterms and commercial invoice requirements.Develop methods and procedures for transportation of commodities for appointed shippers from local or offshore locations to warehouses, other storage offices or final consignee locations.Prepare timely management information and reports as specified and requested by the Branch Manager.Negotiate shipping rates and submit to Branch Manager for approval when necessary to be competitive.Prepare customs entries and customs bonds.Develop and manage successful relationships with local vendors (e.G.
airline representatives, freight forwarders, customs brokers, local pickup and delivery companies, regional trucking companies, line-haul providers) as well as other co-load carriers.Establish and manage all necessary procedures to assure a clean, properly organized, safe, and healthy environment for all personnel.Requirements:5+ Years Export Operations Experience in Freight Forwarding IndustryBatchelor’s degree in business, logistics or equivalent combination of knowledge and teachingProficient using Freight Forwarding software (Cargowise 1, SAP, AS400)Understanding and practice in Microsoft Excel and database functions.Out-going and forward-thinking mindset with the ability to decode problems in a timely mannerKnowledge of state, federal, and international applicable laws and regulations as they relate to primary services provided (i.E., customs, security, other import and export government agencies)This is a direct-hire, full-time, permanent position.