Job Details
Summary
Receives inbound freight shipments from points of origin by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Receives freight, documentation and waybilling; assesses charges; and collects fees for shipments.
Opens a file on the dedicated software system for each shipment received.
Responds to inquiries by fax, e-mail or telephone.
Negotiates with domestic customers, as intermediary for foreign customers, to resolve problems and arrive at mutual agreements.
Examines invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
Contacts customs officials to affect release of incoming freight and resolve customs delays.
Itemizes charges, prepares freight bills, accepts payments and issues refunds.
Notifies consignees of delays in departure of shipment. Provides POD's to shippers if requested.
Examines documents such as invoices, bills of lading, and shipping statements, to verify conversion of merchandise weights or volumes into system used by other country.
Converts foreign currency figures into United States monetary equivalents, or domestic currency into foreign equivalents.
Calculates duties or tariffs to be paid on merchandise.
Corresponds with foreign companies.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits
MUST HAVE FREIGHT FORWARDING EXPERIENCE
Bollore has to offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Generous benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance & disability
- Discretionary bonus
- Paid time off / Holidays
- Career advancement
Salary - $50,000 - $53,000
We are a part of the CMA CGM Group, alongside CEVA Logistics. Together, we form a Top 5 global logistics player.
The Group's logistics activities are carried out by 86,000 permanent employees.
Our strengths brought together represent nearly one million tons of air freight, approximately two million TEUs of ocean freight, and more than 11 million square meters at more than 1,000 warehouses globally.
We combined 2023 revenues stand at $20.2 million.