Job Abstract

Job Title: Ocean Import Specialist

Company/Industry: Well-established freight forwarder

Location: Valley Stream, NY

Salary: $65-70K/yr Commensurate with experience + benefits

Status: Direct hire; On-Site FT

Main functions include but are not limited to:

Receive, review and process import documentation from overseas agents/customers

Update shipment status, issue arrival notice and obtain entry documents for customs entries. Communicate with customs brokers to confirm customs release status

Arrange freight release with carriers/co-load agents, confirm cargo availability

Respond to customer requests for shipment status by emails, phone calls in a timely manner, referring customer to supervisor/manager when questions are beyond scope of responsibility

Follow up bookings received from overseas agents/customers, open import files and file ISF

Perform any other related tasks as required or assigned by supervisor/manager

Requirements:

Minimum 3-5 years of ocean import experience (A-Z) within freight forwarding industry

Must be able to understand Incoterms

Must have good computer and data entry skills, along with Word, Excel and Outlook

Must be able to work under pressure

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Per Year