Export Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Leading Freight Forwarder / NVOCC / Customs House Broker / Tank Container Operator, with locations in 24 countries and over 3300 employees strong, is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to fill the position of Ocean Export Customer Service Representative in our Jersey City Office

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Coordinate shipments with Shippers and Receivers
• Communicate with customers, staff and vendors
• Correspond with overseas agents and clients
• Book cargo
• Handle AES Transmissions
• Issue documents such as B / L, Dock Receipt, Booking Order, C.O., etc.
• Learn to operate in all Leschaco systems
• Handle the preparation of documents based on Letter of Credit requirements
• Prepare other documents as required by customer
• Send Pre-Alerts via email and original docs via international courier when required
• Invoice files
• Learn and apply U.S. Government regulations
• Work with steamship line / trucking companies to obtain quotations and handle the movement of freight
• Prepare quotations
• Handle files from A to Z

Requirements :

3-5 years experience in ocean exports with a freight forwarder

Knowledge of Export Regulations

Strong communication skills

Ability to meet strict deadlines daily

Be able to work independently, multi-task, be a team player and work in a fast paced environment

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

Experience with the handling of hazardous materials a plus

Benefits include :

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)

401(k) with company match

Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

9 Paid Holidays plus PTO and Sick Leave

Voluntary Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Employee Discounts

When applying, the candidate should include salary requirement.

Background check required.

Only those considered for the position will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.