What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Japanese Freight Forwarding Supervisor #11449-Torrance CA position at Actus Consulting Group?

Job Description

Japanese Logistics Company in Torrance / CA currently seeking a Bilingual Japanese Freight Forwarding Supervisor.

Job Description / Qualifications

Position Title : Freight Forwarding Supervisor

Reports to : Freight Forwarding Assistant Manager / Manager

General Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing imports and exports related duties in order to organize the safe, efficient and cost-effective way of transportation taking accounts of the customers’ delivery requirements. This position assumes the managerial role when the Manager is unavailable.

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 the mutually agreed quotation.

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 to resolve claims.

OTHER & MISCELLANEOUS

Supervises the activities of subordinate employees.

Supports subordinate employees when necessary.

Assumes the managerial role when the Assistant Manager / Manager are unavailable.

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 Manager for solution.

Maintains good communication with managers, 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 Manager.

Qualifications

Education & Work Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and more than three years of related experience and / or training; or

equivalent combination of higher education and experience.

Tools & Equipment

General office equipment including phones, fax, copier, personal computer, printer, scanner, etc.

Software includes the use of Windows operating system, MS Office.

Certificates / Licenses

None

Language : English-Business Level / Japanese-Native Level

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes (Freight Forwarding Clerk)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to frequently sit, walk and stand and occasionally must use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities include the ability to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen, measure or identify using eyesight and adjust vision focus.

The above job description identifies the essential job functions and skills needed by the person or persons assigned to this position. These job functions and skills are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The information contained herein is subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Working Hours : Mon-Fri / 8 : 30am - 5 : 30pm (Lunch 1hour)

Salary : 50K~60K (DOE) / Non-Exempt

Location : Torrance, CA

Benefits : Medical / Dental / Vision / 401K / PTO

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