Air Export Agent
Bollore Logistics USA, United States
Job Description
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 air and ocean traffic moving to overseas destinations.
Opens files for each shipment on the dedicated software system.
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.
Is responsible for all air/ocean export operation rate negotiations, forwarding, consolidations, documentation, pre-alerts, tracing, customer service, quotations to foreign offices and customer quotes.
Assures that all dangerous goods shipments are handled according to regulations. Assists customers in compliance issues; certification; physical inspection and arrangements for dangerous goods packaging in compliance with regulations.
Organizes oneself to handle the volume of activity.
Corrects EPO's if requested by the supervisor.
Reports all serious difficulties to the Export Supervisor.
Prepares quotations under the direction of the branch manager.
Requirements
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.
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.