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
- 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.