Ocean Import Specialist
Full Time
Westbury, NY
$45,000 - $70,000 a year
Posted 3 days ago
Job description
Midas Global Executive Search - The leading Freight Forwarding Recruiters in America
Ocean Import Specialist
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate Ocean Import shipments from origin, shipper, truckers, and steamship lines
- Arrange pickup and delivery for inland transportation
- Track the shipment to ensure it has reached the final destination
- Verifies shipment weight and volumes
- Calculates rates with the ability to convert pricing and rates
- Responsible for audit compliance with FMC regulations
- Obtain and create quotes for shipments and source best method of transportation
- Supports local sales efforts with timely responses to emails and rate requests
- Maintain communications with the customers, carries and vendors
- Responsible for filling Pre alerts and ISF's
- Handles the full process from A-Z
- Handling and resolving Ocean Import troubleshooting
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- 2+ Years in Freight Forwarding industry
- Ability to communicate and provide great customer service
- Being able to work independently and part of a team
- Knowledge of local and international carriers and routes
- Able to cope under pressure and meet deadlines
- Great organizational skills
- Outgoing and forward-thinking mindset
- Ability to navigate and work efficiently using IT software
Desired Qualifications:
- DG or Hazmat Certification
- CargoWise 1
- Ability to commute to work
- Flexible attitude towards work
- High School Diploma or Bachelor's
- Experience handling FCL & LCL
This is a direct hire, full-time, permanent position.
Salary: $45,000 - $70,000
