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About the Role

The Export Specialist facilitates the movement of products, equipment, and materials out of the country via ocean and air freight, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and relevant laws. This role also provides customer service for bookings, rates, document production, accounting, agent interaction, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate necessary documentation for efficient, cost-effective, and lawful export activities.
• Coordinate cargo pickup/transfer and monitor status.
• Communicate with export-related authorities, customers, and suppliers to ensure efficient, positive, and lawful relations.
• Obtain spot rates when necessary.
• Communicate with overseas agents and clients regarding pre-alerts, rate requests, and shipment status.
• Track shipments and update customers/agents on status.
• Create and maintain customer files.
• Create customer invoices and approve payables.
• Audit files for accuracy and completion.
• Ensure accurate data entry and document upload into the system.
• Assist other departments/divisions as needed or requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience handling Exports (air and/or ocean) or a combination of education and expertise.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility.
• Detail-oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Knowledge of US customs laws, practices, and procedures.
• Fluency in English required.
• Background check required to determine felony conviction status.

Skills

• Microsoft Office suite proficiency is a plus.
• Additional languages are preferred.
• Experience in the freight forwarding industry is preferred.

Location

• Internal office environment

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Minimum 3 years experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED required

Salary/Compensations

• $27 - $31.25/HR

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonuses (depending on role)

About the Company

• JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company.
• Services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage, and other supply chain management services.
• JAS USA is a customs broker governed by federal regulation.

Equal Opportunity

• JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Employer will provide SSA and DHS with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.
• Federal regulations provide that JAS may have its brokerage license suspended or revoked if it knowingly employs any person who has been convicted of a felony, without written approval.