OCEAN EXPORT AGENT

Ocean Export AgentHot JobIAH - Houston, TX 77073DescriptionGeneral Responsibilities:The Ocean Export Agent is responsible for planning transportation, including the most economical and quickest routes for shipping merchandise to and from destination, contracting for common carrier and other transportation facilities, negotiating with carriers for adjustments for damages to merchandise, and making the necessary rearrangements resulting from delays, damages, or irregularities in transit, is performing exempt work. Ocean Export Agent primary duty is the performance of office non-manual work directly related to the management or general business operations. The employee's primary duty must include the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.Specific Job Duties:Coordinate shipments with Shippers and ReceiversRespond promptly and professionally to customer needsCommunicate with customers, staff and vendorsCorrespond with overseas agents and clientsBook cargoHandle AES TransmissionsIssue documents such as B/L, Dock Receipt, Booking Order, C.O., etc.Handle the preparation of documents based on Letter of Credit requirementsPrepare other documents as required by customerSend Pre-Alerts via email and original docs via international courier when requiredInvoice filesLearn and apply U.S. Government regulationsWork with steamship line/trucking companies to obtain quotations and handle the movement of freightPrepare quotationsSuccessfully perform business tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.QualificationsRequirements:Two years experience in ocean export or similar roleStrong communication skills with multi-faceted and diverse backgroundsExcellent customer service skillsBasic level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and Word is requiredHigh School Diploma or GED