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About the Role
Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (NEU) provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network. NEU connects people with products throughout the world.
Responsibilities
- Handle job assignments as determined by Team Leader or above, potentially isolated to one job function and/or one account.
- Provide support service to other Import Agents for import documentation.
- Prepare import shipments for assigned customers, including customs clearance, shipping, labeling, and distribution of cargo.
- Generate delivery orders and shipping labels as needed.
- Prepare export documents for distribution to the brokerage department and/or Customers’ Broker.
- Coordinate pickup and delivery orders with trucking companies, airlines, steamship lines, and/or bonded facilities.
- Perform filing and data entry.
- Issue freight bills and invoices to brokers and collect unpaid invoices within credit terms.
- Effectively communicate with customers, overseas agents, and subcontractors.
- Meet KPI standards in accordance with Company/Branch initiatives.
- Develop, demonstrate, and maintain professional, courteous, and respectful working relationships with all customers, co-workers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Requirements
- At least one (1) year of experience in an Export Role or similar industry experience.
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate, or significant or relevant or appropriate working experience.
- Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, AS/400).
- Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule including weekends and holidays as necessary.
- Good teamwork skills and inclination.
Skills
- Some knowledge of general and Export Computer application technology desirable.
- Some knowledge of international commerce (sales and payment terms, methods, customs regulations, etc.) desirable.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications.
- Bilingual English/Japanese is a plus.
Location
- U.S.
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting the 1st of the month after 30 days.
- 401k with a company match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
- Short & Long Term Disability insurance.
- Auto and Home policies.
- Commuter Benefits.
- Generous Vacation time.
- Generous Sick time.
About the Company
- Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (NX) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo.
- NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world.
- Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (NEU) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX.
- NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network.
- NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance.
- NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees.
- NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world.
Equal Opportunity
- Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.