Import agent

Nippon Express
Queens, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2024 CLOSED ON 6/21/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Import agent position at Nippon Express?

Overview

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 ., 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, including specialized handling of : air, land, sea and express packages;

all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance.

NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the ., with approximately 1300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world.

We connect people with products throughout the world.

Responsibilities

Communicate with airlines daily for arrivals, truck dispatch, customer service, Microsoft Office Suite familiarity, logistics air / ocean experience, airlines experience / knowledge.

Additionally, Special Duties may be assigned in accordance with Policy No. 02-03 of the Employee Handbook. Your future assignments will depend on the needs of the department, your performance and capabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements, Education, and Experience :

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant or relevant or appropriate working experience.
  • Some Microsoft Office / Excel skills including data entry and maintenance of customer profiles and procedures
  • Some knowledge of general and Import / Export Computer application technology desirable
  • Some knowledge of international commerce (Incoterms, method, customs regulations desirable
  • Good verbal and written communication Skill
  • Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule including weekends and holidays as necessary

Organization Relationships :

Will work with all levels in the organization.

Work Environment :

With or without accommodations) This position is predominantly sedentary office work, which involves sitting, typing, filing, and conversing on the phone.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities and working conditions of the position.

While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including :

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
  • 401k with a company match
  • Generous Vacation and Sick time.

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.

Salary RangeMinUSD $21.00 / Hr.MaxUSD $26.00 / Hr.

Last updated : 2024-05-04

Salary : $21 - $26

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