*Must have freight forwarding experience to be considered

Education / Certifications: High School Diploma

Required Experience:

• 4+ years of freight forwarding experience.
• Inco Terms experience

Preferred Experience:

• Hazardous Material Certification (includes ocean “IMO” / “IMDG” & air freight “IATA”)
• Higher education in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Descartes / Forwarder Logic software experience
• Inco Terms

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand the contents of carrier rate contracts and shipper’s letters of instruction.
• Coordinate vessel arrangement with shipping companies and expedite delivery by domestic vendors.
• Negotiate ocean/air/truck rates with various carriers for both single shipments and volume shipments.
• Ensure that proper transportation arrangements are made depending on the Inco Terms involved.
• Format or supply the necessary information for the required documents for import/export and payment procedures.
• Expedite delivery by overseas vendors through overseas agents and by regular daily communication by phone/fax/email.
• Coordinate air export and import shipments with various co-loaders and airlines.
• Work with U.S. customs or Customs Broker to ensure timely release for import cargo.
• Coordinate ocean export and import shipments with various steamship lines via service contract or spot rates, whether FCL, LCL or break bulk.
• Have a thorough knowledge of air freight (TSA) regulations and experience in the air export/import mode of transportation.
• Letter of Credit documentation preparation knowledge.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or a related field is preferred.
• A concentration within Logistics is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 – 7 years freight forwarding experience
• Proficient computer skills required – Freight Forwarder system, Excel, Outlook, Word & Microsoft Teams
• Well organized and able to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Ability to effectively interface with clients, vendors, management & other employees.
• Knowledge of freight forwarding laws/regulations, including but not limited to the FMC, TSA, and IATA
• Must have understanding of Inco Terms 2020
• Understand the requirements for handling Trans-Border shipments
• Haz-Mat certifications (IMO & IATA) preferred
• STA ID

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 – $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlotte, NC 28208: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Freight Forwarding: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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