International Air Freight & Quoting Specialist (3208) - Renton - Radiant Logistics, Inc.

Description

International Air Freight & Quoting Specialist

• Job Type: Full-Time (On-site)
• Location: Renton, WA
• Salary Range: $ $34.50 Hourly Salary Range

Position Summary

This position is responsible for delivering excellent customer service, quality operational execution, and assisting our company in the movement of goods door to door for air export consignments. The position will also entail quoting responsibilities for those same export consignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding and ability to accumulate the required data entry points needed to prepare and route Master Airwaybills and House Airwaybills ensuring company standards are met.
• Ownership of key accounts, i.e. both US customers and shipper/consignees abroad.
• Participate in high level training of the export teams.
• Data entry of shipment files for initial entry into transportation system.
• Request rates from vendors for movement of freight, as needed.
• Knowledge and ability to create requests for rate correspondence to overseas agents and follow up on those requests.
• Collect quoted costs and coordinate with the quoting personnel or handle the quote personally.
• Update customers and management of shipments' statuses via web-tracking notes and updating of current dates in our programs.
• Utilize excellent verbal and interpersonal skills and daily tracking.
• Enter Proof of Departure and Delivery information into relevant transportation software.
• Gather and enter job costs, with accuracy and timeliness for billing and posting files.

Qualifications

Education & Industry Knowledge

• High school diploma/GED and/or related trade certifications required.
• BA degree in Business, Logistics or International Trade or Transportation & Logistics is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in International Air Freight Forwarding in air export.
• Experience in International freight forwarding operating system e.g. Cargowise, SAPTM, Gateway
• Industry knowledge and terminology including: export regulations and documentation requirements, pricing methodology, are preferred.

General Knowledge & Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well under pressure while multitasking.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and provide input for the advancement of corporate policy.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task accurately, with accurate attention to high level of detail.
• Team cooperation and respect is required.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Work Schedule & Environment

* Shift Schedule:* Monday - Friday: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

• Consistently report to work on time, prepared to perform required duties in an in-office environment.
• Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Full time schedule of minimum 8 hours per day with flexibility to complete all required job duties and responsibilities.
• Usually moderate noise level.
• Climate controlled office environment.

Physical Demands

* Regular physical demands: Walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; use fingers for keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

Featured Benefits

This role is eligible for various benefits including:

• Insurance options for Employees (and their families) include Medical, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD insurance.
• Health Savings Account with company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid basic life insurance for employees.
• Employees can enroll in a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match of 3.5%.
• Sick Pay: 80 hours front-loaded.
• Vacation Pay: 80 hours per year and increases based on tenure with the Company.
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary Range:$ $34.50 Hourly Salary Range
• Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to an individual's education, work experience, skills, and job-related knowledge. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Other compensation includes, but is not limited to, bonuses, commissions, or stock options.

About Radiant

Radiant Logistics, Inc. ) (NYSE American: RLGT) is a publicly traded third party logistics company providing technology-enabled global transportation and value added logistics solutions primarily to customers based in the United States and Canada. Through its comprehensive service offering, Radiant provides domestic and international freight forwarding along with truck and rail brokerage services to a diversified account base including manufacturers, distributors and retailers which it supports from an extensive network of Radiant and agent-owned offices throughout North America and other key markets around the world. Radiant's value-added logistics services include warehouse and distribution, customs brokerage, order fulfillment, inventory management and technology services.

As part of Radiant, you'll join a learning environment in which passion, dedication, and a commitment to getting the job done are valued. That's what being on our team is all about. It's an environment in which you can thrive and gain valuable skills and experience, which also helps Radiant grow. If this sounds like the kind of company you are looking for, we would love to hear from you

Radiant is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.