Ocean Import Agent

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Located in Elk Grove Village, IL

Salary: $20-$25

Ocean Import Agent needed for a busy company !

Ocean Import Agent responsibilities:

• Obtain Shipment docs from either offices/handling agents or clients and compare them w imported shipments.
• Confirm all shipment information with origin to initiate shipment- knowledge of Inco term required.
• Track and trace shipments according to specified protocols and ensure that any missing shipments are flagged with high alerts.
• Prepare and process documentation such as house and master/ house bills of lading, commercial docs, and regulatory paperwork
• perform data entry in an accurate and timely manner, to ensure that the import database is kept updated.
• Review/update; verify fees, customer profile, SOP, and rates per quote or customer or customer SOP/ Work instructions
• Communicate with customers, vendors and company offices to ensure that they send appropriate import documents
• Validate information on carrier websites and manage carriers for arrival notices
• Assist in the processing of cargo to ensure timely delivery  and ensure that the tracking system is properly updated.

 

Ocean Import Agent requirements: 

• Need to speak an additional language English-Spanish, English-Mandarin, English-Cantonese ,English-Taiwanese.
• Willing to train but would prefer someone with some export/import experience
• Preferred College Degree but will consider candidate with related experience
• Able to travel when need it to attend meeting in LA

There are a few ways you can apply :

• Submit your online application
• Send your resume to edith.hernandez@expresspros.com
• Call 847-301-9500 and ask to speak to a recruiter about this position.

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