Job description

The Ocean Export Agent - Aid & Relief is responsible for coordinating and executing shipments to ensure adequate service levels of clients are met. This position supports the company's day to day functions and is the direct liaison for assigned shipments.

Job Duties: -

Receives and edits export orders

Prepares all necessary documents such as commercial invoices, export declarations, certificate of origin, letters of credit

Prepares international export documents timely and accurately according to custom's and customer's requirements.

Arranges shipments through shipper's contracted carriers

Reviews pertinent domestic and foreign trade regulations

Communicates with vendors, government agencies, customer

Coordinates with Customer Service Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction is met

Maintains SOP manual of international export requirements for each customer and updates as necessary

Maintains organized files monthly by customer for all international shipments

Provides clerical support including: sorting of faxes and documents and distribution of those documents to team members

Other duties as required and assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency

Minimum 3 years experience in exportation of goods or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.
Knowledge of Letters of Credit preferred
Knowledge of the movement of freight via ocean
PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel
Ability to read and interpret documents
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to multi task
Mathematical skills essential to ensure accuracy in pricingEnvironment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and temperate climate conditions.The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”FREIGHT FORWARDING

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edison, NJ 08837: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• International Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)
• Ocean Export: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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