Role & Responsibilities:
- Document exports by preparing bills of lading, export declarations, certificates of origin and
related documents. - Maintain quality results by following export standards, procedures and regulations.
- Merge carriers’ flight schedules into customers’ product delivery activities.
- Generate freight transfer and support with appropriate documentation.
- Originate documentation with shippers’ Letter of Instruction (SLI) and/or Letter of Credit
for accuracy of a) shipper/consignee marks and numbers; b) calculations of weight, volume,
dimensions, inland cartage and freight charges/goods description/clauses and delivery
terms, and check Third Party documents for correctness. - Communicate closely with customers and carriers on status of shipment.
- Work closely with field sales staff in order to respond promptly to customers’ needs.
- Supply sufficient documentation that will accurately verify all airline/trucking invoices
before payment approval. - Effectively apply up-to-date records on tariff/contract rates provided by available carriers –
airlines, oceanic, inland/interstate trucking, etc. - Work closely with warehouse personnel in performing combined duties.
- Suggest and implement corrective action in case of issues that may arise.
- Keep current with Hazardous Material license/certification.
- Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Department Manager.
Qualifications:
- Some college or AA degree from an accredited college.
- One to two years’ experience in Air Export processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of carrier contracts and tariffs and federal and state government carrier
- Knowledge of export licenses and Carnet procedures.
- Attention to detail, deadline-oriented, dependable, persistence, time management,
independent, documentation skills, scheduling and reporting skills. - Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and vendors.
- Proven ability to suggest and implement corrective actions in case of issues that may arise.