Freight Forwarding Clerk
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The company is a logistics company that has been building a strong global network combining the know-how gained in domestic and global logistics.
You will be responsible for a timely and accurate recording of transactions that impact shipping, receiving and inventory processes or records.
Salary
$ 40K-45K / year
Job Location
Itasca, IL
Type of employment
Full time
Language
English, Japanese
Work hours
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Remote Work
☓
Industry
Warehousing
Visa Sponsor
NO
Posted
2 years ago
Job ID
#1447
Benefits
Competitive employee benefits package
(Insurance, Sick Leave, Paid Vacation etc)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Research and plan the most appropriate route for shipments considering the nature of items and the requirements set by customers.
- Obtain, check and prepare any required documentation to meet customer and insurance requirements.
- Coordinate with third party vendors to transfer items smoothly in accordance with customer requirements.
- Keep track of shipping status using assigned systems.
- Handle, troubleshoot and assist customers in a timely manner to resolve claims talking to the Assistant Manager/Manager depending on the difficulty.
- Prepare quotations according to customers’ requests and ensure quotations are competitive and reasonably profitable by negotiating with subcontractors and vendors.
- Perform special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Assistant Manager.
Qualifications
- Fluency in Japanese - Professional Working to Native Level
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Self-directed, dependable and results oriented.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel/Access/PowerPoint/Outlook).
- Capable of interacting effectively with all levels of personnel in a fast-paced, just-in-time delivery environment.
- 2+ years of experience in the Transportation and Logistics industry especially in Ocean field is a plus./li>
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
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