What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freight Forwarding Clerk -Japanese Bilingual Job Num : 55964 position at Pasona N A, Inc.?
Freight Forwarding Clerk -Japanese Bilingual Job Num : 55964
Job Description
Company Position Title : Freight Forwarding Clerk
Department : Freight Forwarding Dept.
Location : Torrance, CA
Reports to : Freight Forwarding Supervisor / Assistant Manager
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Date Last Modified : May 2020
Current Incumbent(s) :
General Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing imports and exports-related duties to organize the safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation, taking into account 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 mutually agreed-upon quotations.
- 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, consulting with the Assistant Manager / Manager depending on the difficulty.
- Provides accurate shipping information to customs brokers for timely clearance.
OTHER & MISCELLANEOUS
Job Dimensions (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities)
Essential Job Dimensions :
Qualifications
Education & Work Experience
Tools & Equipment
Certificates / Licenses
Supervisory Responsibilities
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.
Travel & Driving Requirements
The following travel and driving requirements are required of the incumbent in this position :
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..
To apply, please send resume to tsakiyama@pasona.com
Job Details
City : Torrance
State : CA
Job Type : Permanent Job
Salary High : 45000.00
Salary Low : 55000.00
Languages : English;Japanese
Hours of Operation : Benefits :
Contact Information
Job Owner : Tomoko Sakiyama
Job Owner Email : tsakiyama@pasona.com
