Job Details
Import Specialist Job International Freight Forwarding - Houston, TX
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate Air + Ocean Import shipments from origin, airline carries, shippers and truckers
- Arrange pickup and delivery inland transportation
- Track the shipment to ensure it has reached the final destination
- Verifies shipment weight and volumes
- Calculates rates the with the ability to convert pricing and rates
- Responsible for audit compliance with TSA regulations
- Obtain and create quotes for shipments and source best method of transportation
- Maintain communications with the customers, carries and vendors
- Ensure SOP and tariff compliance along with best practices and efficiencies
- Handles the full process from A-Z
- Handling and resolving Air + Ocean Import troubleshooting
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- 2+ Years in Freight Forwarding Industry
- Ability to communicate and provide great customer service
- Being able to work independently and part of a team
- Knowledge of local and international carriers and routes
- Able to cope under pressure and meet deadlines
- Great organizational skills
- Outgoing and forward-thinking mindset
- Ability to navigate and work efficiently using IT software
Desired Qualifications:
- DG, Hazmat or TSA Certification
- CargoWise 1
- Ability to commute to work
- Flexible attitude towards work
- High School Diploma or Bachelor s
This is a direct hire, full-time, permanent position.