Import Operations Specialist I - Plato Center - Argents Express Group

    Argents Express Group
    Argents Express Group Plato Center

    6 days ago

    Description

    Job Type

    Full-time

    Description

    Argents Express Group is a Family-Owned, US Based, International and Domestic Freight Forwarder/Customs House Broker, Fulfillment and e-Commerce Provider established in 1977. We have operational offices located in Charleston, SC, Chicago, IL and Seattle, WA and our Corporate Office is located on Hilton Head Island SC. Argents has handling capabilities throughout the USA and worldwide. Our service to our partners & customers is second to none.

    The Import Operations Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing the end-to-end import process, ensuring timely and compliant movement of international shipments. This role involves managing documentation, filing customs entries, tracking cargo across air, ocean, and ground modes, and communicating with global partners, vendors, and clients to facilitate seamless logistics operations. The specialist ensures adherence to U.S. regulatory requirements (TSA, Customs, DOT, FMC), maintains accurate data in systems like CargoWise, and supports the financial aspects of shipments through invoicing, auditing, and quoting. This position plays a key role in maintaining operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and high levels of customer service in a fast-paced freight forwarding environment.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    Operations Agent Competencies

    • Customer Service, field phone calls and general office support
    • Creating/ Auditing an Organization in Cargowise
    • ISF filing with US Customs
    • File Opening / Data Entry in Cargowise
    • Cargo Tracking on carrier/ port websites for Air, LCL and FCL
    • Adhere to government regulations that monitor our business (TSA, FMC, DOT, US Customs)
    • Fundamental understanding of international shipping processes
    • Basic knowledge of Incoterms
    • Understanding of different types of bills of lading
    • Communication with customers, international agents, domestic vendors
    • Dispatching trucks for recovery / delivery
    • Issuing Arrival Notices
    • Paying arrival charges
    • Invoicing clients
    • Daily problem resolution
    • Ongoing Logistics and Regulatory Training
    • Vendor rate negotiations
    • Processing/ Auditing invoices for vendor charges
    • Quote clients
    • Setting up/ Coordinating Shipments with partners at origin
    • Handling Triangle Shipment Coordination
    Operations Specialist I
    • Look up products in the USHTS and on CROSS to check HTS codes
    • Review shipping documents to ensure all required customs data is on the paperwork
    • Communicate with customers and agents to get documentation corrected as needed
    • Process a Single Entry Bond when required
    • Process multi- line commercial invoices through Deep Cognition
    • Entry writing / prep in Cargowise
    • Know the flags for applicable PGA's
    • Understand current Additional tariffs
    • Work with Sales and Senior Ops team members to document Client SOW's
    Requirements

    Experience & Qualifications
    • Previous experience working with Freight Forwarding Operating Systems
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office
    • Educations
    • High School or equivalent ( 2 years experience )
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelor Degree
    • Entry Level
    • 3-4 years of experience
    • Must pass and maintain TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) for IAC eligibility.
    Physical Requirements (ADA Compliance)
    • Ability to remain stationary at a desk for extended periods, frequently operating a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
    • Ability to occasionally move about the office to access files, office machinery, or attend meetings; may need to transport parcels or packages up to 10-20 pounds occasionally.
    • Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
    • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
    • Ability to observe details on documents and screens, requiring normal or corrected vision for reading and data entry.
    • Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    Argents is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including the Illinois Human Rights Act.

    We are committed to compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act and ensure pay equity across our teams. We actively foster a workplace that promotes accessibility, and compliance with labor laws.

    At-Will Employment

    Employment with Argents Express Group is at-will unless otherwise specified in a written agreement.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Work Location: In person

    Salary Range: $58, $62,400.00 per year

    Benefits:
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance

  • Phone Operator Specialist

    1 month ago

    Only for registered members Elgin

    GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Phone Operator Specialist II to provide a full range of telephone switchboard duties. · ...

  • Import Operations Specialist I

    3 weeks ago

    Only for registered members Elgin Full time

    Duties and Responsibilities Operations Agent Competencies Customer Service field phone calls and general office support Creating Auditing an Organization in Cargowise ISF filing with US Customs File Opening Data Entry in Cargowise Cargo Tracking on carrier port websites for Air L ...

  • Import Operations Specialist I

    6 days ago

    Only for registered members Elgin Full time $58,240 - $62,400 (USD)

    The Import Operations Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing the end-to-end import process ensuring timely and compliant movement of international shipments. · ...

  • Import Operations Specialist I

    1 week ago

    Only for registered members Elgin

    + Operate computer software to coordinate import shipments+ Manage documents filing customs entries tracking cargo across air ocean ground modes+ Communicate with global partners vendors clients ...

  • Import Operations Specialist I

    1 week ago

    Only for registered members Elgin $58,240 - $62,400 (USD)

    The Import Operations Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing the end-to-end import process ensuring timely and compliant movement of international shipments. · ...

  • Operations Specialist

    1 month ago

    Only for registered members Carpentersville

    We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Operations Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for answering phone calls, responding to customer inquiries, facilitating information flow within the Customer Service Center, and performing ...

  • Import Operations Specialist I

    5 days ago

    Only for registered members Elgin

    The Import Operations Specialist I will handle various tasks including customer service, data entry, cargo tracking, and communication with customers and agents. · Customer Service: field phone calls and general office support · Cargo Tracking on carrier/ port websites for Air, ...

  • Import Operations Specialist I

    5 days ago

    Only for registered members Elgin, IL

    This is an Import Operations Specialist role that involves customer service field phone calls general office support creating auditing organizations in Cargowise ISF filing with US Customs file opening data entry in Cargowise cargo tracking on carrier port websites for Air LCL an ...

  • Import Trade Operations Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Only for registered members Elgin

    The Import Trade Operations Lead is a critical role responsible for ensuring the company's strict adherence to all U.S. and Canada import regulations and compliance standards. · This position demands a highly experienced professional with a comprehensive understanding of import o ...

  • Operations Specialist

    1 month ago

    Only for registered members Addison Township Freelance

    We are hiring a Air Export Specialist to join our team. This operational role primarily involves data entry within the logistics and freight forwarding sector. · Perform data entry tasks related to logistics and freight forwarding. · Provide customer service support through email ...

  • Operations Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Only for registered members Bartlett Full time

    We're hiring an Operations Specialist to support high-volume, · high-accuracy benefits administration across carriers,benefit platforms,and internal systems. · ...

  • Operations Specialist

    1 month ago

    Only for registered members Naperville Full time

    We are seeking a highly organized customer-service–oriented professional to join our growing national healthcare operations team. · Serve as the central point of contact for supply management across 11 states and clinicians. · ...

  • Operations Specialist

    2 days ago

    Only for registered members West Chicago $52,000 - $70,000 (USD)

    +The Operations Specialist is crucial to the success of Ball FloraPlant. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to serve as a crucial liaison between our customers, internal teams and productions sites.+ · +Create and manage delivery downloads and shipping p ...

  • Operations Specialist

    1 month ago

    Only for registered members Lisle

    We are seeking an Operations Specialist to join our Lisle IL office.This role reports directly to the Assistant Operations Managers and supports the coordination and dispatch of ocean container shipments throughout the U.S. · Assist Assistant Operations Managers with daily operat ...

  • Operations Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Only for registered members Itasca $52,000 - $60,000 (USD)

    +Do you enjoy digging into data, spotting trends, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? · + · + ...

  • Operations Specialist

    3 days ago

    Only for registered members West Chicago Full time $52,000 - $70,000 (USD)

    The Operations Specialist is crucial to the success of Ball FloraPlant. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to serve as a crucial liaison between our customers, internal teams and productions sites. · ...

  • Operations Specialist

    4 days ago

    Only for registered members Des Plaines, IL

    We are looking for an Operations Specialist to join our successful team at Feldco. · ...

  • Operations Specialist

    1 day ago

    Only for registered members West Chicago, IL

    The Operations Specialist is crucial to the success of Ball FloraPlant. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to serve as a crucial liaison between our customers, internal teams and productions sites. · This role requires a unique balance of analytical prec ...

  • Operations Specialist

    1 month ago

    Only for registered members Bolingbrook

    We are looking for a detail-oriented Operations Analyst located near Bolingbrook, IL to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. · High school diploma plus 2 years' experience or bachelor's degree w ...

  • Store Operations Specialist

    1 month ago

    Only for registered members Aurora $16 - $20.80 (USD)

    The Store Operations Specialist (SOS) leads and trains teams in performing all freight functions, · Led and trained teams in performing all freight functions. · ...

  • HR Operations Specialist

    1 month ago

    Only for registered members Deerfield Full time

    Hunkemöller is looking for a HR Operations Specialist for our international HQ based in Hilversum (NL). As HR Operations Specialist, you are the backbone of our HR function. You are the first point of contact for employees and ensure smooth and compliant HR administration. · ...

Jobs
>
Import operations specialist i
>
Jobs for Import operations specialist i in Plato Center