Ocean Export Agent

Ocean Export Agent IIAIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Ocean Export Agent II that will coordinate the day-to-day export of international freight forwarding shipments into and out of the USA across all modes of international transportation based on customer requests.
The Ocean Export
Agent's primary focus is providing a high-level of operational excellence and a world-class customer service e
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xperience to all customers.ResponsibilitiesReceive and validate customer order (Cargowise Org, Credit, Export POA, Restricted Commodities, Cargo Value, Embargoes/Sanctions, Additional Services, Documentation Requirements, Incoterms)Identify best routing / transit option per customer request/SOPAnticipate and secure quotation from vendors for all potential order costsIssue customer or overseas office/agent quotation & confirm acceptanceSecure booking from Coloader or Steamship LineDispatch inland carriage with subcontractor if applicableAccrue for all costs in CargoWise and perform initial profitability checkIssue customer booking confirmationConfirm timely delivery/receipt of cargo and update system milestoneReceive and validate customer documentsEnsure receipt of AES Data elements in writing from USPPI (if applicable)File AES according to USPPI instructions (if applicable)Perform security filing (if applicable)Submit VGM to carrier (if applicable)Issue and submit Carrier Shipping InstructionsReceive and validate Carrier Draft B/LTrack and confirm vessel departure and update system milestoneIssue AIT House B/L according to customer & destination instructionsUpload all documents to edocs in CargoWiseSend Pre Alert to overseas office/agentConfirm final costs, ensuring all are accrued and final profitability check completeIssue Invoice to customer/overseas office as requiredDistribute documents as per shipper requirement / SOPManage customer reporting and/or additional system milestones as requiredThe wage range for this position is $27.80-$39.20 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.QualificationsA team player who works well with others – being respectful to our teammates is a Core ValueA strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability, and autonomy in your roleGrowth mindset – being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differentlyCustomer service focus – we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our cultureOther Skills We Hope to See:High school diploma or equivalent2-4 Years Freight Forwarding experience preferredDangerous Goods Certification preferredCertified CargoWise Specialist CCO requiredAdvanced Knowledge of CargoWiseAdvanced math & geography skills.Identify and resolves problems.Strong organizational and time management skills.Ability to analyze numerical data and understand components, relationships, find patterns and draw conclusions.Intermediate knowledge of freight movement, ocean vendors, ocean space configurations, container loads, special loading constraints, regulatory requirements, pricing, service routings, AIT product offerings, equipment types, incoterms, and shipment profitability.Intermediate knowledge of country regulations and AIT policies & procedures that minimize risks to the customer and company.Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide using units of currency, weight, volume, and distance measurements.Basic to intermediate experience using MS OfficeApplies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.Ability to read, comprehend and write routine correspondence.Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of people; can effectively present information in one-on-one or small group settings.What AIT Can Offer YouIn addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of

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