Import Agent

Nippon Express USA • El Segundo, CA

12d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network. NEU connects people with products throughout the world. This role involves handling import documentation and supporting other import agents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant or relevant or appropriate working experience.
• Some computer skills including data entry and maintenance and working
• Some knowledge of general Computer application technology desirable
• Must be able to work regular work schedule of Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm and must be flexible to work weekends and holidays as necessary to meet business demands.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience Preferred
• Some knowledge of international commerce (sales and payment term, method, customs regulations etc.)

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 Import Agent for import documentation General business support function as assigned.
• Prepare import shipments for assigned customers. This may include customs clearance, shipping, labeling, and distribution of cargo. Generate delivery orders and shipping labels as needed.
• Prepare import documents for distribution to brokerage department and/or Customers’ Broker
• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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