CES is looking for a key account holder in the Miami/ Hialeah area
Freight Forwarding Agent
Hialeah, FL
Salary: $50k-$55k
Department: Ocean Export
Responsibilities
- Obtain all necessary information from the customer including weight, dims, container
size, temperature, etc to plan the best and most efficient routing for the shipment via
LCL of FCL. - Utilize Rateshare to determine buying and selling costs and plan the shipment
according to most cost-effective routing as well as customer needs. - Create shipment in BWS designated operations systems (IES)
- Book the cargo with ocean carrier, trucking companies, warehouse companies, cold
storage, etc as needed for the shipment. - Obtain the necessary documentation from the customer including packing lists and
commercial invoices to be in compliance with the authorities such as US Census
Bureau. - File AES on behalf of the shipper if required. POA must always be obtained and on
file prior to submitting AES. - Prepare shipping instructions to the steamship lines.
- Handle documentation such as bill of ladings and certificate of origin in accordance
with the customer’s needs. - Insure the shipment if necessary.
- File rates with NRA when cargo is shipped on a BWS house bill of lading.
- Send pre alerts to customers and or agent including bill of lading, certificate of
Origin, and our invoice as needed. - Accrue costs in BWS designated operations system (IES/Carlo) according to office
policy. - Bill files within 5 days of departure according to office policy.
- Estimate the files before given deadline per office policy.
- Close the file before given deadline per office policy.
- Shipping Overseas experience – multimodal transport
- Some Knowledge export packaging; handling of Dangerous goods
Qualifications
- Full knowledge of Ocean and Air logistics
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience with Ocean Export
- Highly organized
- Excellent customer service
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Speak English fluently, bilingual a plus
- Team player (team setting)
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K
- Vacation, Personal, Sick time off
Office is located in Hialeah Gardens, FL