Air Import Agent - Chicago, United States - Morrison Express
Description
Role & Responsibilities:
- Receive, review, and process highvolume and/or complex import transactions for clients to include booking, billing, classifications, processing data through Morrison Express systems, and obtaining consular and other government agency releases as appropriate.
- Check shipments in the warehouse as needed to ensure that all shipping documents correspond to actual shipments.
- Obtain documentation from carrier operators, match them with preadvice and open files on the freight management system (FMS).
- Work closely with sales, account managers or sales office to respond expeditiously to customers' needs.
- Communicate to customers, carriers, and other offices/agents in a quick and thorough manner.
- Notify customers/brokers of product arrival and charges associated with these services; to do the same with the invoicing process.
- Generate freight transfer and support it with appropriate documentation.
- Process bills of lading and provide clear instructions to the team for handling each shipment.
- Ensure shipments of hazardous materials are checked and processed in accordance with all applicable regulations under the IATA, CFR.
- Communicate timely with clients to set up and complete delivery of shipments.
- Issue delivery orders to carriers/truckers to arrange timely delivery.
- Complete all inbound moves; this includes, but is not limited to, ITs and permits to transfer.
- Obtain all necessary documents and charges prior to releasing freight; to supply sufficient documentation that will accurately verify all carrier invoices before payment approval.
- Trace lost freight and shortages; to followup with airlines/shipping lines and inform all stations /agents involved of these actions. File preliminary notices of claim.
- Assure that each file contains all its necessary documentation in correct sequence; to notify all parties that payable and receivable documents are completed accurately and forwarded in a timely manner; to develop clear, concise, accurate records that enable the accounting department to properly credit and bill A/R and A/P.
- Complete all tracking and billing milestones as set forth by company guidelines.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Department Manager/District Manager.
Qualifications:
- Some college or AA degree from an accredited college.
- Minimum two years' experience in Air Import processes and procedures.
- Vast knowledge of AMS import process query issues resolution.
- Familiarity with import/export documents
- MAWB, HAWB, Invoice, Packing List and ability to recognize inconsistencies.
- A basic understanding of INCO terms.
- Experience of bonded freight and cargo.
- Attention to detail, deadlineoriented, dependable, persistence, time management, independent, documentation skills, scheduling and reporting skills.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and vendors.
- Proven ability to suggest and implement corrective actions in case of issues that may arise.
- Excellent organization, analytical, written, and oral communications skills.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fastpaced environment, while exercising sound judgement.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex problems.
- Must be a confident selfstarter who can develop effective business relationships, both internally and externally.
- Ability to function independently, with mínimal supervision, and thrive within a fastpaced and sometimes ambiguous environment.
- Excellent computer knowledge, advanced Microsoft Office proficiency,
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