Export Coordinator (Air/ Ocean)
Location
Jamaica, NY | United States
Job description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handle all aspects of export operations, including arranging bookings with transport providers and ocean/air carriers, filing required documents, and providing full customer service for each shipment. Primarily working with ocean and some air.
- Process export documentation in a timely and efficient manner and in accordance to our procedures and country requirements exercising personal judgement and discretion.
- Always utilize discretion and personal judgement to ship goods using the most efficient and cost-effective route to increase margin on each shipment.
- Manage engaging vendors and suppliers, and work with procurement team on ocean and air cargo needs
- Authority to negotiate rates and make decisions pertaining to shipping vendors.
- Ensure product compliance, operating efficiency, with a specific focus on productivity, quality and profitability.
- Oversee pick up on behalf of the client/ agent as required.
- Responsible for accurate completion of airway bills.
- Manage invoicing and collection of freight, agency and disbursements from clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 4 years of Air or Ocean export experience.
- Minimum 4 years of freight forwarding experience.
- Working knowledge of EdiTrade/SAP/Microsoft Suite Programs is a plus
- Excellent communication & customer service skills.
- Accurate and detail oriented.
- Work well under pressure and ability to multitask.
- Able to work in a team environment and independently.
- In-office position
SCHEDULE:
The days/ hours are Mon. - Fri., 8:30 - 5 pm, on-site
The company offers an excellent and comprehensive benefit package, with PTO and career growth based on performance.
The salary range is $50k - 60k.
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