Senior Import Operations Specialist

NX GROUP (NIPPON EXPRESS GROUP); SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation & Sick Leave

Job summary

Nippon Express USA, Inc. is seeking a logistics professional to prepare import shipments, handle customs documentation, and coordinate with brokerage, warehouse, and subcontractors to ensure smooth processing of cargo. You will maintain accurate data entry and support accounts receivable for assigned customers.

The role involves collaboration with multiple departments and external carriers, with a focus on timely delivery and compliant documentation within a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant or relevant working experience.
• Approximately 1-2 years freight forwarding industry experience.
• Some computer skills including data entry and maintenance.
• Some knowledge of general computer applications desirable.
• Industry experience preferred.
• Some knowledge of international commerce (sales and payment terms, customs regulations, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Prepare import shipments for assigned customers, including customs clearance, shipping, labeling and distribution of cargo.
• Provide customer service through direct contact with the customer.
• Prepare Import documents for distribution to brokerage department and/or customers' broker.
• Communicate with other departments such as customs brokerage and warehouse.
• Communicate with subcontractors such as truckers and airlines to obtain necessary information to process shipments.
• Filing and data entry.
• Responsible for accounts receivable for assigned accounts to collect unpaid invoices within credit term.

Skills

Data entry

Computer skills

Freight forwarding experience

International trade knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Nippon Express USA, Inc. is seeking a logistics professional to prepare import shipments, handle customs documentation, and coordinate with brokerage, warehouse, and subcontractors to ensure smooth processing of cargo. You will maintain accurate data entry and support accounts receivable for assigned customers.

The role involves collaboration with multiple departments and external carriers, with a focus on timely delivery and compliant documentation within a dynamic logistics environment.