Logistics and Import/Export Operations

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in the Seattle/Seatac area is seeking a Logistics and Import/Export Operations professional to coordinate branch operations, ensuring timely export/import flows and maintaining a high level of customer service.

You will generate air and ocean bills of lading, arrange carrier bookings, review TSA requirements, manage import documentation, and liaise with customs brokers and overseas agents. The role includes light warehouse tasks and forklift operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with international freight forwarding operations both Air and Ocean.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Forklift safety certification. TSA training completed.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and book export shipments.
• Review procedures and implement TSA safety regulations as developed by the Head Office.
• Arrange for import documentation pickup at the airlines and review documents for US Customs.
• Coordinate with outside Customs Brokers to clear imports in a timely manner.
• Correspond with overseas agents and provide quotations and proposals for the sales staff.
• Contact customers who have not shipped regularly to determine shipping status and perform telephone sales.
• Complete light warehouse work including operating a forklift and receiving freight, TSA checks, label freight for export.
• Perform devanning and loading sea freight containers, pallet/ULD building.
• Maintain client inventory and handle pick & pack per 3PL requirements.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Customer service

Sales outreach

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

TSA training

Job description

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Logistics and Import/Export Operations

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

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1809

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.