Role: Air Import Agent
Salary range: $21-$23/hour
Job type: Full-Time, in office
Location: Torrance, CA
We are hiring for a Freight Forwarder, Air Import GTW ito ensure the timely and efficient importation of goods by air, by coordinating with vendors such as airlines, customs agents and trucking companies..
Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee import shipments daily.
Run pre-arrival reports from forwarding application grid to capture all shipments consigned to the Gateways and process files.
Receive and verify pre-alerts and check E-doc for documents.
Request arrival information from air carrier and update the gateway comments.
Track and trace the consol.
Coordinate with the line haul truck the timely recovery of freight at the airport (airport transfer) Monday to Sunday.
Check received documents against manifest and pick-up log sheet
Verify the accuracy of AMS information against the manifest and work with airlines/handling agents if there is discrepancy.
Set up automatic Warehouse transfer 1F or Request 1F (AMS).
Flag in transit or hinterland shipment and notify the in transit gateway.
Provides manifest and PPT (permit to transfer) to CFS on daily basis.
Arrange payments of ISC (Import Service Charge) with CargoSprint, Paycargo, and E-pic etc.
Record incidents using forwarding application in comments as delays, damages, etc.
Handle preliminary claim.
Ensure proper completion of all accounting procedures and Job costing.
Other duties as requested.
Experience:
Excellent knowledge of freight forwarding and regulatory requirements with proven track record with a minimum of two years of industry experience (Import)
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as calculating costs and rates
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Good judgment skills and ability to make decisions.
Bilingual English and another language is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and logistics software and systems