Air Export Agent

Nippon Express • Sterling, VA

49d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Overview Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX. NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world. Pay Range: Min $19.00 Hourly Max$21.00 Hourly This pay range is a good faith estimate of the expected pay range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At NEU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Requirements

• Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant or relevant or appropriate working experience.
• Computer proficiency (MS Work, Excel, Lotus Notes, AS/400).
• Some knowledge of general and Export Computer application technology desirable.
• Some knowledge of international commerce (sales and payment term, method, customs regulations etc.) desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications.
• Good teamwork skills and inclination.

Responsibilities

• Handle job assignments as determined by Team Leader or above. Job may be isolated to one job function and/or one account.
• Provide support service to other Export Agent for export documentation
• General business support function as assigned.
• Prepare export shipments for assigned customers. This may include customs clearance, shipping, labeling, and distribution of cargo.
• Generate delivery orders and shipping labels as needed.
• Communicate directly with customers daily
• Coordinate pickup and delivery orders with trucking companies, airlines, steamship line and/or bonded facilities to obtain necessary information to process shipments in the best way.
• Filing and data entry.
• Issue freight bills and invoices to brokers and responsible for collecting unpaid invoices within credit term.

Benefits

• Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including: Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.
• Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED