Freight Forwarding Clerk

QUICK USA, Inc.

City of White Plains (NY)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

PTO

Sick leave

Birthday holiday

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A logistics company in White Plains, NY is seeking an Entry-Level Freight Forwarder to manage import/export duties and logistics coordination. Responsibilities include planning shipment routes, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements. A high school diploma is required, along with experience using office equipment and MS Office. This full-time role offers a range of benefits including medical insurance and 401(k) options, along with potential salary progression based on experience.

Qualifications

More than one year of related experience and/or training is preferred.
Ability to use general office equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

Research and plan the most appropriate route for shipments.
Coordinate with third party vendors for smooth transfer of items.
Maintain high ethical standards in the work place.

Skills

General office equipment including phones, fax, copier, personal computer, printer, scanner

Use of Windows operating system

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for performing imports and exports related duties in order to organize the safe, efficient and cost-effective way of transportation taking accounts of the customers’ delivery requirements.

Base pay range

$53,000.00/yr - $62,000.00/yr

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Responsibilities

LOGISTICS COORDINATION: Researches and plans the most appropriate route for shipments considering the nature of items and the requirements set by customers.
Arranges appropriate packaging considering the climate, weight, nature of goods, costs, delivery and warehousing of goods at the final destination.
Obtains, checks and prepares any required documentation to meet customer and insurance requirements.
Coordinates with third party vendors to transfer items smoothly in accordance with customer requirements.
Arranges payment of freight fees and other associated charges.
Keeps track of shipping status using assigned systems.
Issues invoices to customers according to quotation mutually agreed.
Updates standard operation procedures (SOPs).
Prepares quotations according to customers’ requests; Ensures quotations are competitive and reasonably profitable by negotiating with subcontractors and vendors.
Handles, troubleshoots and assists customers in a timely manner to resolve claims talking to the Assistant Manager/Manager depending on the difficulty.
Provides accurate shipping information to customs brokers for timely clearance.
OTHER & MISCELLANEOUS
Seeks constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
Maintains high ethical standards in the work place.
Reports all irregular issues and problems to the Supervisor/Assistant Manager for solution.
Maintains good communication with managers, supervisors, coworkers and outside contacts.
Complies with all company policies and procedures.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area and organizing data and documents.
Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Assistant Manager.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or more than one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of higher education and experience.

Required Skills

General office equipment including phones, fax, copier, personal computer, printer, scanner, etc.
Software includes the use of Windows operating system, MS Office.

Preferred Skills