International Freight Forwarding Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Vacation
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Profit sharing

As an International Freight Forwarding Agent for Peters & May USA, you will work in a fast-paced, ever evolving environment and play a crucial role in managing and coordinating the movement of goods by air, road and sea worldwide. This role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as excellent communication skills to manage relationships with clients and vendors in the logistics arena.

Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of international shipping processes and customs regulations.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with import/export operations (Air/Ocean/Road) from a freight forwarding, NVOCC or Customs Brokerage environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to interact with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team environment.
• A self-starter with ability to work independently in a professional manner to meet internal and external customer requests.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Background in Air Export operations would be preferred
• Preferable background with the marine industry although not essential.
• Prior DG / Hazmat certification is a plus.
• Authorization to work in the USA

Flexible work from home options available.