Ocean Import Agent

Nippon Express USA • Long Beach, CA

2d • $21 - $25

About The Position

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (NEU), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nippon Express Company, Ltd., provides international freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, warehousing, distribution, and customs brokerage services. The Ocean Import Agent prepares and coordinates import shipments for assigned customers, supports import documentation and general business functions, and may handle a single job function or account. The role also assists with transloading and project cargo and supports truck company management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate, or significant relevant or appropriate work experience.
• Computer proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, and AS/400.
• Analytical skills and familiarity with logistics and planning concepts.
• Knowledge of international commerce, including sales and payment terms and customs regulations.
• Knowledge of a consolidator system.
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation, state, federal, and Interstate Commerce Commission regulations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transloading and project cargo, including work involving PECNA, Yazaki, and TSMC.
• Manage trucking companies, including rates and safety audits covering DOT and MC numbers; summarize each company’s characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Handle job assignments as determined by the Team Leader or above; assignments may be limited to one function or account.
• Support other Import Agents with import documentation and perform general business support functions as assigned.
• Prepare import shipments for assigned customers, which may include customs clearance, shipping, labeling, and cargo distribution.
• Generate delivery orders and shipping labels as needed.
• Prepare import documents for distribution to the brokerage department and/or customers’ brokers.
• Coordinate pickup and delivery orders with trucking companies, airlines, steamship lines, and bonded facilities, obtaining information needed to process shipments.
• Perform filing and data entry.
• Issue freight bills and invoices to brokers and collect unpaid invoices within the credit term.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Auto and home policies.
• Commuter benefits.
• Vacation and sick time.

What This Job Offers

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