SUMMARY
Computes duties, tariffs, and weight, volume, and price conversions of merchandise exported to foreign countries by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Plans and directs flow of ocean traffic moving to overseas destinations.
Opens files on the dedicated software system for each shipment.
Ships freight, prepares documentation and waybilling, assesses charges, and collects fees for shipments.
Negotiates with domestic customers, as intermediary for foreign customers, to resolve problems and arrive at mutual agreements.
Examines invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
Prepares reports of transactions to facilitate billing of shippers and foreign customers.
Examines documents such as invoices, bills of lading, and shipping statements, to verify conversion of merchandise weights or volumes into system used by other country.
Converts foreign currency figures into United States monetary equivalents, or domestic currency into foreign equivalents.
Corresponds with foreign network.
Is responsible for moving shipments on time. Files documents in an accurate manner.
Organizes oneself to handle the volume of activity.
Corrects EPO's if requested by the supervisor.
Reports all serious difficulties to air/ocean export manager.
Prepares quotations which are under the control of the immediate supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to hiring the person who is best suited for our jobs without any knowledge or consideration to any individual's membership in any protected class and in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- AIR Exports: 4 years (Required)
- CARGOWISE: 1 year (Preferred)
- Computer literacy: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
