Import Specialist - Houston, United States - ALS Recruiting Ltd

Description

Import Specialist Job – International Freight Forwarding - Houston, TX

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Air + Ocean Import shipments from origin, airline carries, shippers and truckers
• Arrange pickup and delivery inland transportation
• Track the shipment to ensure it has reached the final destination
• Verifies shipment weight and volumes
• Calculates rates the with the ability to convert pricing and rates
• Responsible for audit compliance with TSA regulations
• Obtain and create quotes for shipments and source best method of transportation
• Maintain communications with the customers, carries and vendors
• Ensure SOP and tariff compliance along with best practices and efficiencies
• Handles the full process from A-Z
• Handling and resolving Air + Ocean Import troubleshooting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 2+ Years in Freight Forwarding Industry
• Ability to communicate and provide great customer service
• Being able to work independently and part of a team
• Knowledge of local and international carriers and routes
• Able to cope under pressure and meet deadlines
• Great organizational skills
• Outgoing and forward-thinking mindset
• Ability to navigate and work efficiently using IT software

Desired Qualifications:

• DG, Hazmat or TSA Certification
• CargoWise 1
• Ability to commute to work
• Flexible attitude towards work
• High School Diploma or Bachelor's

This is a direct hire, full-time, permanent position.