Logistics and Import/Export Operations

Nnr-Global-Logistics-USA-Inc.; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NNR Global Logistics USA Inc. is seeking a Logistics and Import/Export Operations professional to coordinate export/import activities at the Seattle/SeaTac branch. You will manage bills of lading, carrier bookings, and TSA safety compliance, while coordinating with 3PLs and customers to ensure on-time shipments.

The role requires knowledge of air and ocean freight, forklift operation, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Flexibility for long hours and physical work is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with international freight forwarding operations for Air and Ocean.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Forklift safety certification and TSA training completed.
• Certified to handle Dangerous Goods when receiving, storing, or releasing freight.
• Ability to use basic math skills to calculate freight, storage, duties and other charges.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate export/import/logistical operations for the branch.
• Prepare air and ocean bills of lading and export documentation.
• Contact trucking companies and air/ocean carriers to book shipments.
• Ensure TSA safety regulations are followed per Head Office.
• Arrange import documentation pickup and relay arrival information.
• Coordinate with Customs Brokers to clear imports timely.
• Provide quotations and generate proposals for the sales staff.
• Maintain client inventory and handle pick & pack per 3PL requirements.
• Perform light warehouse tasks and operate a forklift as needed.
• Conduct TSA safety checks and prepare freight for export.
• Devanning and loading sea freight containers; build pallets/ULDs.

Skills

Freight forwarding operations

Microsoft Office

Basic math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Forklift safety certification

TSA training

Dangerous Goods handling certification

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Logistics and Import/Export Operations

PNW Full Time Full Time Seattle, Seatac, WA, US

Salary Range: $26.00 To $30.00 Annually

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for coordinating the export/import/logistical operational activities of the branch office maintaining competitiveness. Handle and coordinate customer demands maintaining a high level of excellence in customer service and operations.

Duties & Functions

• Generate air and ocean bills of lading and supporting export shipment documentation to ensure freight can be processed and efficiently exported.
• Contact trucking companies to arrange for pickup of customer’s freight. Contact air and ocean carriers to book export shipments and close consolidations.
• Review procedures and implement TSA safety regulations as developed by the Head Office.
• Arrange for import documentation pickup at the airlines. Review immediate Transport documents for US Customs and relay arrival information.
• Contact outside Customs Brokers to coordinate that import freight is cleared in a timely manner.
• Correspond with NNR Japan and other overseas agents.
• Provide internal and external customers with quotations and generate proposals for the sales staff.
• Contact present customers who have not shipped regularly to determine shipping status.
• Conduct telephone sales to prospective customers.
• Contact customers following sales to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction, provide flight details, maintain and review letters of credit and resolve any complaints. Assist with the collection of customer accounts.
• Completing light warehouse work including operating a forklift.
• Receive freight in warehouse and perform TSA safety checks. Prepare and label freight for export.
• Responsible for devanning and loading sea freight containers, building of pallets and ULD’s including Main Deck Pallets if applicable.
• Maintain client inventory, on hand notices and handle pick & pack as determined by 3PL customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education & Experience:

• Minimum requirement High School diploma or GED.
• Familiar with international freight forwarding operations both Air and Ocean.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Forklift safety certification. Successfully passed TSA training.
• Certified to handle Dangerous Goods when receiving, storing, handling, or releasing freight.
• Ability to use basic math skills to calculate freight, storage, duty and other charges.

Physical requirements:

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 65 pounds of force occasionally, frequently and/or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.