Import Agent
Bollore Logistics USA, United States
Job Description
Receives inbound freight shipments from points of origin by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Receives freight, documentation and waybilling; assesses charges; and collects fees for shipments.
Opens a file on the dedicated software system for each shipment received.
Responds to inquiries by fax, e-mail or telephone.
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.
Contacts customs officials to affect release of incoming freight and resolve customs delays.
Itemizes charges, prepares freight bills, accepts payments and issues refunds.
Notifies consignees of delays in departure of shipment. Provides POD's to shippers if requested.
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.
Calculates duties or tariffs to be paid on merchandise.
Corresponds with foreign companies.Requirements
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits
Bollore has to offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Generous benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance amp; disability.
- Discretionary bonus
- Paid time off / Holidays
- Career advancement
Bollore Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.