Air & Ocean Export Agent

Adecco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Adecco in Houston, TX seeks an Air & Ocean Export Agent to manage shipments end-to-end, communicate with clients and carriers, and ensure accurate export documentation. The role emphasizes proactive customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include preparing bills of lading, SEDs, tracking shipments, and providing timely billing information to the Accounting Department.

Qualifications

• Experience in Import/Export, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Air Export, or Ocean Export preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and coordinate export shipments from start to finish.
• Prepare shipping documentation, dock receipts, bills of lading, and export declarations.
• File SEDs and ensure export documentation is accurate and complete.
• Track and trace cargo to ensure proper movement and delivery.
• Provide the Accounting Department with accurate billing information.
• Communicate with clients regarding shipment status, routing, and rate quotations.
• Coordinate with vendors on dispatch, routing, pricing, and rates.
• Determine the most profitable and efficient shipment method while meeting client requirements.
• Maintain strong client relationships and proactive customer service.
• Handle multiple shipments and priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Resolve shipment issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform other duties related to export operations as assigned.

Skills

Import/Export

Freight Forwarding

Logistics

Air Export

Ocean Export

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Air & Ocean Export Agent

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Air & Ocean Export Agent to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing shipments and managing all related activities for an assigned group of accounts.

This position requires daily communication with clients, carriers, vendors, suppliers, and potential clients. The ideal candidate is proactive, customer-service oriented, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and coordinate export shipments from start to finish.
• Prepare shipping documentation, dock receipts, bills of lading, and export declarations.
• File SEDs (Shipper's Export Declarations) and ensure export documentation is accurate and complete.
• Track and trace cargo as necessary to ensure proper movement and delivery.
• Provide the Accounting Department with accurate and timely billing information.
• Communicate with clients regarding shipment status, tracking and tracing, routing, dispatching, and rate quotations.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers regarding shipment dispatch, routing, pricing, and rates.
• Determine the most profitable and efficient method of shipment while meeting the client's requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and provide proactive customer service.
• Handle multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.
• Resolve shipment issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform other duties related to export operations as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in the Import/Export, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Air Export, or Ocean Export industry preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, carriers, vendors, and internal personnel.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proactive, dependable, career-oriented, and hardworking.
• Quick learner with the ability to retain and apply information effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with standard office software.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Pay Details: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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