Japanese Bilingual Customer Service and Brokerage Agent, Air Import - Wood Dale, United States - Staffmark Group

Staffmark Group Wood Dale, United States

6 days ago

Description

Japanese Bilingual Customer Service and Brokerage Agent, Air Import

Classification: Non-Exempt, Temp-to-Hire

Location: Wood Dale, IL (onsite)

Working Hours: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a Japanese Bilingual Customer Service and Brokerage Agent to join a team at a global freight forwarding/logistics company. In this role, you will be coordinating air cargo import and responding to customer inquiries about their shipments. The communication with clients is mainly via emails in Japanese and English. Candidates who are entry level or with no logistics industry experience are welcome as long as you are interested in global logistics and willing to learn.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT ARE LIMITED TO:

Process, distribute, and release documentation to carriers, customers, and agents accurately and on time.

Source the best method of transportation and create quotes for shipments.

Serve as the first point of contact for customers, ensuring the execution of shipments and delivering excellent customer service.

Track and trace shipments and provide updates to clients and sales.

Collaborate with various departments on shipment planning, pricing, documentation, and quoting.

Communicate with overseas agents to ensure proper pre-alerts and documentation.

Keep up to date with import regulations or other government agency regulations that govern imports.

Review customer and department SOPs and KPIs and ensure their shipments are adhered to and met.

Build and maintain a strong and professional relationship with airlines, transportation agencies, and sales.

Maintain shipment files and ensure billing is completed promptly.

Negotiate rates with carriers on a spot rate basis.

Prioritize customer satisfaction in accordance with company policy.

Perform other duties assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Ability to communicate in English and Japanese (reading, writing)

Basic math skills.

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About Staffmark

Staffmark is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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