Export Specialist - Air

Crane Worldwide Logistics • Houston, TX

44d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for preparing documentation, tracking cargo, communicating with customers and vendors, and seeking profitable shipping modes while meeting customer requirements. The company is a leader in logistics and offers a great place to work with excellent benefits.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two to three years related experience
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of personal computers

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Import/Export industry preferred.
• At least one year industry experience 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.
• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED