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Import Specialist
cranford, nj
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Initiate and maintain key customer master profiles according to client requirements/special instructions
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Sales support for Key import accounts
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Investigate problems
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Multitask between ocean and air operations
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Delegate responsibilities in accordance with Manager directives
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Ensures that the team follows the Operational Data Quality Policy- Team training and file auditing
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Develops relationships with clients and serves as an escalation point as needed
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Receive, review, and process documentation (such as B/L and AWB, manifests, invoices, packing lists, debit notes… etc ) for each shipment accurately, thoroughly, efficiently and performing all functions within a strict time frame.
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Ensure all required documents are received from overseas/origin agents
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Ensuring Compliance including accurate AMS and timely ISF Filing
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Tracking/tracing of cargo
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Issuing Arrival Notices in a timely manner
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Expedite inbound import traffic to facilitate customs clearance
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Prepare, route, and distribute manifests as required
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Arrange/Approve Payments for Charges Due
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Accurately perform all billing, distribution and collection of funds for the client's cargo.
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Approves trucker bills, agent invoices, and SSL bills.
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Resolve Billing Disputes
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Interdepartmental Communication
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Coordination with Brokerage Department for ISF Filings and Customs Clearances
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Daily communication with overseas agents
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Rate negotiation with vendors
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Interact with customers, vendor and foreign agents with excellent service and manner
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Correct billings and issue debit and credit memos for customers
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Gives rate quotations to shippers and agents
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Promote additional business opportunities for the Company
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Other duties as required
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3-5 years of experience and knowledge in the freight forwarding industry
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Experience in FCL / LCL Ocean Cargo logistics and documentation
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Knowledge of general freight forwarding terms and standards.
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General Knowledge of Trucker and Carrier
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General knowledge of NVOCC operation
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General knowledge of Bills of Lading
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Ability to perform Basic Math Skills
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Cargowise Knowledge
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Familiarity with ABI, AMS and ACE
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Web tracking
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Very organized and attention on details
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Knows how to prioritize the work
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Good Written and Oral Communication Skills
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Good Time Management Skills
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Good Organizational Skills
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Willing to work as a team and help each other
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Multitask oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
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