Role Description
The International Operations Agent III is responsible for coordinating the day to day import/export of international freight forwarding shipments into and out of the USA across all modes of international transportation based upon customer requests.
Responsibilities
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Work with customers to qualify their shipping requirements and obtain all details (regulations, certificates, documentation) necessary for shipment quotation and operating in order to ensure the customer’s request is satisfied.
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Prepare profitable quotations accurately.
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Set shipping schedules and communicate with customers, deliverers, and ports to verify loading, departures and arrivals in a timely manner.
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Coordinate the day to day import and/or export of products, including reviewing orders and documents.
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Track and communicate all delays, damages, problems and work to resolve customer issues.
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Responsible for all aspects of air and/or ocean international operations such as customer service, data entry of shipments, operations and billing.
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Manage all aspects of tracking shipments to ensure shipment is moving as scheduled and update system immediately upon verification. Identify and rectify if a shipment has deviated from its schedule.
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Coordinate recovery/delivery schedules with various cartage agents and international partners.
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Partner with local sales teams to communicate problems to customers, international partners and other stations, as needed.
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Ensure all customers’ SOP instructions are adhered to and AIT KPIs and guidelines are followed and met.
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Ensure all shipments are properly billed within company guidelines and timelines.
Qualifications
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High School Degree or equivalent Required
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Associate's Degree Or equivalent Preferred
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5+ years Experience in Air, Ocean, Import & Export operations Required
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7+ years Experience in freight forwarding, transportation, or logistics Preferred
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Advanced knowledge of ITAR, DG or TSA work experience/regulations. (High proficiency)
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General Computer Skills (Medium proficiency)
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CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Certified Cargowise Specialist (CCS) is Required
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Certified Correctional Officer (CCO) Certified Cargowise Operator (CCO) is Required
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Dangerous Goods Certification Preferred
Other Skills We Hope to See
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A team player who works well with others – being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value!
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A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability and autonomy in your role.
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Growth mindset – being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently.
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Customer service focus – we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture!
Benefits
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Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts
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Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health
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Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance
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401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement
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Up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure)
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2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually