Air Import Agent

GEODIS•Edison, NJ

About The Position

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency
Minimum 1 year experience in the importation of goods or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.
Knowledge of Government Agency requirements
Knowledge of the movement of freight via air and/or ocean
PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel

Responsibilities

Handle shipments and ensure profitability
Establish task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments
Coordinate shipping details with origin agent
Track and trace incoming shipments with airlines, steam ship lines and other NVOCC carriers and ensure customers are informed of each milestone
Billing on time, zero demurrage mind set, detention, exam fees, etc.
Work directly with carriers to coordinate and follow up incoming shipments
Negotiate pricing with Ocean/Agent/Ground Carrier/Steamship/Airlines
Provide effective and accurate instructions to transportation carriers according to company's shipping guidelines
Convert and verify shipment weight and volume
Calculate rates and price conversions; profit and loss analysis
Maintain communication with customers, carriers and vendors
Coordinate pick-ups and invoice files
Assist customers with question complaints, requests, tracking and tracing
Process, arrange and coordinate cargo bookings with customer and overseas agents
Handles accounting processes accurately and in a timely manner.
Open files in Cargowise system generating invoice to the brokerage team or outside broker