What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ocean Import Specialist position at PrideStaff?
Job Title: Ocean Import Specialist
Company/Industry: Well-established freight forwarder
Location: Valley Stream, NY
Salary: Commensurate with experience benefits
Position type: Direct Hire, FT On-site
Responsibilities:
Receive, review and process import documentation from overseas agents/customers
Update shipment status, issue arrival notice and obtain entry documents for customs entries.
Communicate with customs brokers to confirm customs release status
Arrange freight release with carriers/co-load agents, confirm cargo availability
Respond to customer requests for shipment status by emails, phone calls in a timely manner, referring customer to supervisor/manager when questions are beyond scope of responsibility
Follow up bookings received from overseas agents/customers, open import files and file ISF
Perform any other related tasks as required or assigned by supervisor/manager
Qualifications:
Minimum 3-5 years of ocean import experience (A-Z) within freight forwarding industry
Must be able to understand Incoterms
Must have good computer and data entry skills, along with Word, Excel and Outlook
Must be able to work under pressure
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- ocean import: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000
