adecco is currently assisting a local client, recruiting for a job in mendota heights, mn.
this sea freight logistics export agent job is a temp to hire opportunity, with starting pay rate of $20.00-23.00 an hour depending on experience. for instant consideration for this sea freight logistics export agent job, apply now!
shift: 1st shift mon-fri: 8:00am-5:00pm
job summary: responsibilities include but are not limited to the coordination of sea export shipments such as, opening export files, production of internal documentation, updating export statuses, assisting and advising customers of arrival, arranging deliveries, processing invoices (including price conversions and verifying shipment weight and volume), dealing with e-mail queries from client offices as well as ensuring that excellent standard of data accuracy
sea freight logistics export agent job require candidates to:
operational duties to include coordination with shippers, truckers, steamship lines and company offices for the export of shipments.
the complete process of shipment includes arranging for pick-up or inland transportation, booking, document preparation (bill of lading, company invoicing, certificate of origin, export declaration and/or aes, if applicable) forwarding, follow-up with tracking and tracing to final destination and data quality requirement.
customer service responsibilities include maintaining communication with vendor, shipper, customer, carrier and company overseas offices throughout the process and choosing proper routing appropriate to the customer's needs.
negotiate cost-effective rates with service providers to ensure maximum profitability.
maintain sop (standard operating procedures) and customer profiles including key contacts, special requirements, contract rates and preferred routings/services/carriers.
participate in quotes for overseas offices as requested.
review information published on company’s intranet system daily.
immediately report problems, operation disputes or discrepancies to a supervisor, manager, divisional manager or branch manager.
read and work in accordance with quality management work instructions and qhse procedures (iso9001).
employees may also have additional responsibilities in accordance with supporting a specific department(s)/division(s) and/or be tasked with specific, individualized assignments.
resolve issues respective to meeting client requirements, data input - general customer service inquiries related to tracking & tracing.
resolve billing discrepancies and discrepancies against client sop's
candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered for sea freight logistics export agent job:
3+ years in freight forwarding,
knowledge of international business.
knowledge of domestic and international geography including countries, major cities and ocean ports.
basic knowledge of u.s. regulatory laws.
the starting pay rate for sea freight logistics export agent job is $20.00-23.00 an hour depending on experience.
