Industry: Logistics
Location: White Plains, NY
Salary: $53K - $58K (DOE)
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Business Level, Japanese: Business Level
Detail: Japanese logistics company seeks a freight forwarding clerk.
Job Description
Company Position Title: Freight Forwarding Clerk
Department: New York Branch Freight Forwarding Dept.
Location: White Plains NY
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing imports, exports and domestic transportation including warehousing related duties in order to organize the safe, efficient and cost-effective way of transportation taking accounts of the customers’ delivery requirements.
Essential Job Functions LOGISTICS COORDINATION
Researches and plans the most appropriate route for shipments considering the nature of items and
the requirements set by customers.
• Arranges appropriate packaging considering the climate, weight, nature of goods, costs, delivery and
warehousing of goods at the final destination.
• Obtains, checks and prepares any required documentation to meet customer and insurance
requirements.
• Coordinates with third party vendors to transfer items smoothly in accordance with customer
requirements.
• Arranges payment of freight fees and other associated charges.
• Keeps track of shipping status using assigned systems.
• Issues invoices to customers according to quotation mutually agreed.
• Updates standard operation procedures (SOPs).
• Prepares quotations according to customers’ requests; Ensures quotations are competitive and
reasonably profitable by negotiating with subcontractors and vendors.
• Handles, troubleshoots and assists customers in a timely manner to resolve claims talking to the
Assistant Manager/Manager depending on the difficulty.
• Provides accurate shipping information to custom brokers for timely clearance
OTHER & MISCELLANEOUS
• Seeks constant improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes.
• Maintains high ethical standards in the work place.
• Reports all irregular issues and problems to the Supervisor/Assistant Manager for solution.
• Maintains good communication with managers, supervisors, coworkers and outside contacts.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working area and organizing data and documents.
• Performs special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Assistant
Manager.
