Export Specialist

Essential Functions

• Prepare/coordinate the necessary documentation for the efficient, cost-effective and lawful execution of all air export activities.
• Coordinate cargo pick up/transfer. Monitor status.
• Communicate with export related authorities, and customers and suppliers, in all relevant territories and countries, as necessary to ensure efficient, positive and lawful relations, support and activities.
• Manage/update carrier/vendor rates. Obtain spot rates when necessary.
• Communicate/correspond with overseas agents and clients in a timely manner. To include pre alert, rate requests, shipment status.
• Track shipments and update customers/agents of status.
• Create and maintain customer files.
• Customer invoicing and payable approval.
• Audit files to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Interaction with coworkers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Completion of US Customs AES filings.
• Managing JAS operational and customers (KPIs) Key Performance Indicators.
• Assist other departments/divisions as needed, or when requested by department or branch manager.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

None


Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently.
• Knowledge of all customs laws, practices and procedures.
• Able to perform the essential duties of this position without posing a "direct threat" to the health or safety of self or others.
• Able to interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates and supervisors.
  
  

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Additional languages are a plus.
• Geographical knowledge preferred.
• Cargowise (C1) experience is a plus.
• Experience in freight forwarding industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of US Exports Compliance is preferred.
• Minimum 2-5 years' experience handling Air Exports shipments or a combination of education and expertise required.