Must be able to work Tuesdays through Saturdays; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Document exports by preparing bills of lading, export declarations, certificates of origin and
- related documents.
- Maintain quality results by following export standards, procedures and regulations.
- Merge carriers’ flight schedules into customers’ product delivery activities.
- Generate freight transfer and support with appropriate documentation.
- Originate documentation with shippers’ Letter of Instruction (SLI) and/or Letter of Credit
- for accuracy of a) shipper/consignee marks and numbers; b) calculations of weight, volume,
- dimensions, inland cartage and freight charges/goods description/clauses and delivery
- terms, and check Third Party documents for correctness.
- Communicate closely with customers and carriers on status of shipment.
- Work closely with field sales staff in order to respond promptly to customers’ needs.
- Supply sufficient documentation that will accurately verify all airline/trucking invoices
- before payment approval.
- Effectively apply up-to-date records on tariff/contract rates provided by available carriers –
- airlines, oceanic, inland/interstate trucking, etc.
- Work closely with warehouse personnel in performing combined duties.
- Suggest and implement corrective action in case of issues that may arise.
- Keep current with Hazardous Material license/certification.
- Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Department Manager.
Qualifications:
- Some college or AA degree from an accredited college.
- One to two years’ experience in Air Export processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of carrier contracts and tariffs and federal and state government carrier
- regulations.
- Knowledge of export licenses and Carnet procedures.
- Attention to detail, deadline-oriented, dependable, persistence, time management,
- independent, documentation skills, scheduling and reporting skills.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and vendors.
- Proven ability to suggest and implement corrective actions in case of issues that may arise.
- Strong business acumen with a keen aptitude to quickly assimilate new information.
- Excellent organization, analytical, written, and oral communications skills.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, while exercising sound judgement.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex problems.
- Must be a confident self-starter who can develop effective business relationships, both internally and externally.
- Candidates must be self-motivated, customer service oriented, and eager to ensure the success of the team.
- Ability to function independently, with minimal supervision, and thrive within a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment.
- Excellent computer knowledge, advanced Microsoft Office proficiency