by on A Logistics Company in South Bay is looking for an Import/Export Operations Coordinator.
Job Title: Import/Export Operations Coordinator‐ Logistics
Pay: 20/H Exactly
Work Hrs: Monday – Friday 9AM-6PM
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CA – South Bay
Job Description:
Freight Forwarding Operations
- Calculates weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
- Informs customers of factors such as shipping options, timelines and transfers.
- Prepares shipping documentation, such as Bills of Lading and Certificates of Origin.
- Provides shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, or insurers.
- Arranges customs clearance and delivery for DAP DDP inbound shipment with subcontracted customs house broker/truckers.
- Prepares and issues sales invoices.
- Prepares and process a payment requisition for payable invoices.
- Selects shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs by agreed service indicated on rate quotation.
- Consolidates loads with a common destination to reduce costs to individual shippers.
- Monitors or records locations of goods in transit.
- Reserves necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks.
- Negotiates shipping rates and contracts with freight carriers, warehousing, trucking and shipping companies on favorable conditions.
- Arranges delivery or storage of goods at destinations.
- Verifies adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements.
- Determines efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another.
- Recommends or arranges appropriate merchandise packing methods, according to climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods, or costs.
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors that could affect freight shipping.
- Provides detailed vessel/port/CFS information with arrival notice utilizing carrier’s tracking website and others.
- Develops constructive and cooperative working relationship with overseas branches/agents etc. by providing competitive quotation and quality support to develop new business opportunities.
Other & Miscellaneous
- Seeks constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
- Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Management.
- Maintains high ethical standards in the workplace.
- Reports all irregular issues and problems to Management for solution.
- Maintains good communication with Management, office staff members and outside contacts.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Software includes the use of Windows operating system and MS Office.
