PROMAN Staffing has partnered with a provider of Logistic Solutions and comprehensive transportation services to hire an Ocean Export Agent
Ocean Export Agent Job Description
$25-29.00 per hour
Weekly Pay!
- Identify, organize and coordinate customer shipping requirements
- Accurately and efficiently prepare documents for ocean export shipments; and import documents for distribution to Brokerage Operations and/or customers’ Brokers
- Accurately and timely prepare invoices; and all required AS-400 database entries
- Effectively coordinate pickup and delivery orders with steamship, trucking, rail and warehouse companies
- Provide professional, timely, and high-quality customer service through daily communication with customer via phone and email
- Communicate effectively with internal departments, other regional branches and offices, and all external contacts; Interact professionally with co-workers and others at all times
- Effectively interface and consult with the Customs Brokerage Department to obtain technical guidance for regulatory compliance purposes as required by agencies including the EAR and U.S. Customs
- Provide rates to internal and external customers, direct contact with customer
- Perform specific and assigned operations and administrative tasks in order to provide high quality customer service while meeting the Company’s goals
Ocean Export Agent Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in FCL / LCL Ocean Cargo logistics and documentation preferred
- 2 years Freight Forwarding industry experience in Ocean Operations preferred
- Experience with steamship lines' Bill of Lading and INCO terms preferred
- Basic PC skills – MS Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, AS400 knowledge
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Patience – able to deal with complex processes that may involve multiple levels of approval
- Must be available to work flexible scheduled hours and days depending upon customer demands.
Why PROMAN Staffing?
- Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff
- Direct Deposit Programs
- Referral bonus
- Weekly Pay
- Insurance and 401(k) Programs
