Receives inbound freight shipments from points of origin by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Receives freight, documentation and way billing; assesses charges; and collects fees for shipments
Opens a file on the dedicated software system for each shipment received
Responds to inquiries by fax, e-mail or telephone
Negotiates with domestic customers, as intermediary for foreign customers, to resolve problems and arrive at mutual agreements
Examines invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations
Prepares manifests to accompany shipments
Notifies consignees of delays in departure of shipment. Provides POD's to shippers if requested
Examines documents such as invoices, bills of lading, and shipping statements, to verify conversion of merchandise weights or volumes into system used by other country
Converts foreign currency figures into United States monetary equivalents, or domestic currency into foreign equivalents
Calculates duties or tariffs to be paid on merchandise
Corresponds with foreign companies
Prepares entry papers from shipper's invoice in accordance with U.S. Customs Service regulations, and regulations of other federal agencies bearing on importation of goods such as Environmental Protection Agency and Food And Drug Administration
Corrects EPO's as requested by supervisor
Files papers with Customs Service and arranges for payment of duties
Quotes duty rates on goods to be imported
Contacts customs officials to effect release of incoming freight and resolve customs delays
Itemizes charges, prepares freight bills, accepts payments and issues refunds
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits
Bollore has to offer:
Competitive compensation
Generous benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k) matching
Life insurance & disability
Discretionary bonus
Paid time off / Holidays
Career advancement
Salary: $53,000 - $58,000 Annually
We are a part of the CMA CGM Group, alongside CEVA Logistics. Together, we form a Top 5 global logistics player.
The Group's logistics activities are carried out by 86,000 permanent employees.
Our strengths brought together represent nearly one million tons of air freight, approximately two million TEUs of ocean freight, and more than 11 million square meters at more than 1,000 warehouses globally.
We combined 2023 revenues stand at $20.2 million.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
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Industries
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