Japanese logistics company is seeking an Air Export Clerk.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with carriers, overseas agents, and customers via telephone and email.
- Take booking requests and export customer service calls.
- Make sure having current buying/selling rates set-up for every export shipment.
- Complete proper export documentation and send pre-alerts.
- Request documents from shipper as required, this includes the power of attorney, commercial invoice, packing list, insurance certificate and SLI.
- Check the shipments in the warehouse as needed to ensure that the shipping documents correspond to the actual shipments.
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- Review standard operation procedures to ensure compliance with all regulations, TSA, ISO, IMDG and Export Control including AES/EEI.
- Notify customers of any delays regarding arrival or delivery of their cargo.
- Responsible for special shipments involving perishables and/or be in-charge of special accounts.
- Close out files in a timely manner within 2-5 days.
- Dispatch drivers to customers to pick up freight and monitor its arrival for consolidation.
- Handle accounting processes accurately and in a timely manner as they apply to the export department.
- May require driving company van, forklift, and use of scales.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Cross Train as time permits.
Requirements
- Basic English reading, writing and arithmetic skills required. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to organize, prepare and assemble documents containing data from various sources.
- Knowledge of office processes, procedures, and technology.
- Hazardous Materials training in accordance with regulations.
- Knowledge of government regulations including but not limited to TSA, CBP, ITAR, and EAR.