Export Specialist - Air

. Crane Worldwide Logistics . • Houston, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for preparing documentation, tracking cargo, communicating with customers and vendors, and seeking profitable shipment modes while meeting customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Import/Export industry, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and be career-oriented, hardworking, a quick learner with excellent recall. This position is with Crane, a leader in logistics, offering excellent benefits and a Great Place to Work.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Import/Export industry preferred.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate (verbally and intuitively) effectively with both customers and internal personnel.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be career oriented, hardworking, quick learner and have excellent recall for past events/situations/numbers.
• Strong knowledge of personal computers
• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two to three years related experience
• At least one year industry experience preferred.
• Professional certification may be required in some areas.
• MUST COMPLETE PI ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation, dock receipts, bills of lading, export declarations.
• File SED's (Shippers Export Declarations).
• Track and trace cargo as necessary to insure proper movement and delivery.
• Provide accounting department with proper and correct billing information.
• Communicate with customers regarding disposition of Freight (i.e. tracking & tracing, routing & dispatching, and rate quotations).
• Communicate with vendors/suppliers regarding shipment dispatch, routing, pricing, and rates.
• Communicate & correspond with other Company branches and agents for customer satisfaction and ensure excellent service execution.
• Seek the most profitable mode of shipment yet meet customer's requirement for the movement of freight.

Benefits

• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates
• Potential to earn a strong commission based on your sales ability

What This Job Offers

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