Job Description
Ocean Import Specialist - Direct hire - Full-time - Permanent Position
Salary - $45,000 to $65,000
Location - Chicago, IL
Are you looking for a new exciting opportunity that will not only be financially rewarding but will also be heavily focused on career progression? Calling all determined, hardworking and eager Ocean Import Specialists located in Chicago, Illinois, who are looking to further their career within the Freight Forwarding Industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Forwarding Agent who are looking to find their ideal career.
Duties & Responsibilities:
· Coordinate Ocean Import shipments from origin, shipper, truckers, and steamship lines
· Arrange pickup and delivery for inland transportation
· Track the shipment to ensure it has reached the final destination
· Verifies shipment weight and volumes
· Calculates rates with the ability to convert pricing and rates
· Responsible for audit compliance with FMC regulations
· Obtain and create quotes for shipments and source best method of transportation
· Supports local sales efforts with timely responses to emails and rate requests
· Maintain communications with the customers, carries and vendors
· Responsible for filling Pre alerts and ISF's
· Handles the full process from A-Z
· Handling and resolving Ocean Import troubleshooting
· Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
· 2+ Years in Freight Forwarding industry
· Ability to communicate and provide great customer service
· Being able to work independently and part of a team
· Knowledge of local and international carriers and routes
· Able to cope under pressure and meet deadlines
· Great organizational skills
· Outgoing and forward-thinking mindset
· Ability to navigate and work efficiently using IT software
Desired Qualifications:
· DG or Hazmat Certification
· CargoWise 1
· Ability to commute to work
· Flexible attitude towards work
· High School Diploma or Bachelor's
· Experience handling FCL & LCL
If you find yourself reading the above and think this is you, please do not hesitate to apply.