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in Lynbrook, NY
Air/Ocean Import Agent - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Lynbrook, NY Lynbrook, New York |
About this job
Air/Ocean Import Operations
Temp to hire opportunity
Pay rate: contingent upon experience
Requirements:
Temp to hire opportunity
Pay rate: contingent upon experience
Requirements:
- Knowledge of international import air and ocean transportation.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task along with the knowledge to produce accurate workflow in a fast-paced, high-pressure freight forwarding operations environment while positively contributing to the success of the team.
- Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking into account the nature of the goods, cost, transit time and security
- Negotiating contracts, transportation and handling costs
- Obtaining, checking and/or preparing all transportation documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with local and international regulations
- Liaising with third parties to move goods (by road, rail, air or sea) in accordance with customer requirements
- Arranging air transport for urgent and high-value freight and managing the risk door to door
- Coordinating US Customs Brokerage to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures import procedures
- Arranging courier and specialist hand-carry services
- Working closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operations to deadlines
- Maintaining communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports and statistics
- Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight
- Managing multiple customers across the globe coordinating shipments between multiple carriers and modes of transportation