Imports Associate

Imports

Location: Orange, CA Headquarters

Summary: This position is responsible to support the dispatching of containers by tracking the incoming container and delivering to distribution Centers. The associate will need to contact shipping line, trucking company, U.S customs, and the receiving warehouse as needed for any issues and troubleshooting.

Compensation: This is a non-exempt, hourly role. Hourly rates start at $22.00, plus Over Time (paid at 1.5x), plus Bonuses. Annual pay for new hires generally ranges between $46,800 and $59,900 or more, depending on experience, overtime hours worked and bonuses.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Rate requests and update all shipping files
• Troubleshooting of all freight /OBL related issue
• Approve and process AP freight invoices
• Maintain AP statements with shipping lines and freight forwarders
• Assist with booking problems and change of destination
• Assist Senior Associates and Managements with other assigned duties

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• Ability to communicate with shipping lines, US Customs, Port's Terminals, Trucking Companies and Freight Forwarders 
• Able to analyze data related to costs and offer better options 
• Knowledge or exposure of dealing with carrier contracts, as well as handling all surcharges such as bunker, low sulfur, and more 
• Clear communication with the ability to use positive language 
• Attentiveness and able to work under pressure 
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks at once 
• Goal oriented focus 
• Good mathematical skills; ability to do calculations quickly
• Demonstrated experience with the use of PCs, along with the ability to navigate in a multi-window based environment. 
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word and advance in Excel (preferred)

This role has the following physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability; 
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.

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