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This company operates in 27 states within the U.S., providing logistics solutions through an int’l freight and logistics network handling of: air, land, sea, and express packages; household goods and perishable freight; and livestock. Other services offered include warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance.

• Job Location: Portland, OR
• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Industry: Freight Forwarder

Essential Duties:

• Preparation of Export shipments and distribution of Export Documents
• Coordination and communication with trucking companies, airlines, brokers, customers, steamship line and/or bonded facilities as well as with other branches and departments
• Billing and Accounts Receivable
• Prepare Export shipments for assigned customers. This may include customs clearance, shipping, labeling, and distribution of cargo. Generate delivery orders and shipping labels as needed.
• Prepare Export documents for distribution to brokerage department and/or Customers’ Broker
• Coordinate pick-up and delivery orders with trucking companies, airlines, steamship line and/or bonded facilities in order to obtain necessary information in order to process shipments in the best way.
• Provide customer service through direct contact with the customer.
• Communicate with other branches and departments such as customs brokerage and warehouse.
• Filing and data entry.
• Issue freight bills and invoices to brokers and responsible for collecting unpaid invoices within credit term.

Minimum Requirements and Experience:

• 4-5 years’ experience in Air/Ocean export with an Int’l freight forwarder
• Computer proficiency; MS Office
• Export Computer application technology desirable
• Knowledge of international commerce (sales and payment terms, method, customs regulations etc.)

Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.

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