Air & Ocean Import Operations

- Entry Level

Atlanta, GA

Air Transportation

About the position

Assist management in achieving the stated branch goals in line with the company policy and established procedures. Co-ordinate the activities and ensure expeditious delivery of Import Ocean and Air consignments in a timely manner to customers, as per customer orders and prescribed quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating Operations with Air & Sea freight Imports
• Timely processing of import air and sea documents including registration of shipments.
• Communicates automation details to subcontractors for reporting to customs.
• Monitors clearance and delivery of cargo within free storage/holding times.
• Checks for special instructions on documents.
• Invoice and collection of correct charges.
• Authorizing delivery of air and sea freight.
• Monitors availability, and in conjunction with subcontractors, ensures timely collection of cargo, check in to warehouse and reporting to customs.
• Follow up on delivery with truckers.
• Approve freight invoices, credit notes and monitor transport waiting time costs.
• Pay carrier local charges, and any other related costs upon arrival, to ensure storage is avoided and no added costs are incurred.
• Prepare payment vouchers and write checks for authorization, and presentation.
• Processes air and sea freight debtors & creditors in an expeditious manner by verification prior to handing over to accounts for payment.
• Ensures the department (cost center) achieves its financial and quality objectives.
• Keeps record of discrepancies via the Innovations and Incidents Management (IIM) to ensure compliance.

Requirements

• High school graduate and qualification preferred.
• Has knowledge of related computer applications.
• Familiarity with freight forwarding procedures.
• Globally aware of countries and where they are located.
• Up to two years of previous related experience required.
• Excellent customer services & communication skills.
• Above average administration skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent time management.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Resilient
• Customer focused
• Shows initiative and drive.

Benefits

• Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• Competitive compensation
• 401k with employer match
• PTO (including your birthday off)
• Dynamic global work environment