Import Freight Forwarding Specialist

Alba Wheels Up is a premier Customhouse broker and Freight Forwarder. Alba Wheels Up has become the standard for the expertise needed to handle the Wearing apparel, Perishable, Electronics and Marble & Stone sectors, traditionally the most difficult commodities to both harmonize and provide supply chain management to. Our Global network provides true door-to-door service and supply chain management required in today's logistics environment. Our advanced transport management platform ensures visibility of our client's freight from point to point. All team members are encouraged and supported to obtain their career and personal goals while working in world class facilities.

Job Description:
Responsible for processing ocean and air import transactions, and for providing and maintaining effective customer service and satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Receive, review and process ocean and air import documentation from overseas agents/customers.
• Handle bookings from oversees agents and coordinate the move to destination
• Understand agent fees and pricing per client in order to process invoices accurately
• Follow company protocol for billing a file
• Update shipment status, issue arrival notice and obtain entry documents for customs entries. Communicate with customs brokers to confirm customs release status.
• Arrange freight release with steamship lines and confirm cargo availability.
• Respond in a timely manner to customer requests on shipment status by phone or email. Refer customers to your supervisor or manager when questions are beyond scope of responsibility.
• Follow up bookings received from overseas agents and customers, and open ocean and air import files
• Adhere to all domestic and international shipping regulations.
• Advise your supervisor or manager of any transaction problems and irregularities.
• Perform any other related tasks as required or assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School diploma, an Associate degree or higher is preferred.
• A minimum of 4-5 years of freight forwarding experience in the ocean and air import department.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite, especially with Excel
• Experience working with Cargowise is a plus
• Must have a pro-active attitude and strong time management skills
• Extremely detailed oriented and well organized
• Must be a team player and also be able to work independently
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Great customer service skills
• Ability to work in a busy and fast paced environment
• Alba Wheels Up International is an Equal Opportunity Employer