Import Agent

Nippon Express • El Segundo, CA

118d • $19 - $21

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant or relevant or appropriate working experience.
• Some computer skills including data entry and maintenance.
• Some knowledge of general Computer application technology desirable.
• Industry experience preferred.
• Some knowledge of international commerce (sales and payment term, method, customs regulations etc.).
• Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule including weekends and holidays as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle job assignments as determined by Team Leader or above.
• Provide support service to other Import Agent for import documentation.
• Prepare import shipments for assigned customers, including 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.
• Filing and data entry.
• Issue freight bills and invoices to brokers and collect 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.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED