What are the responsibilities and job description for the Export Agent Ocean & Air position at Toll Global Forwarding?
Company Description
About Toll: Global Forwarding
At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 20,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 25 countries, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com
Global Forwarding delivers cargo across our global network via road, rail, sea, and air. From loose cartons for consolidation and palletized cargo to moving dangerous goods and bulk commodities, we have the experience, the infrastructure, and the global network to get freight moving – across towns, across countries and across continents.
Job Description
TOLL is looking for an Export Agent Ocean & Air to join the Grapevine, TX Global Forwarding Team! Toll offers its employees competitive pay and excellent benefits!
Our work environment is team oriented and very fast paced, therefore a strong candidate must have excellent organizational skills, time management skills in addition to a can-do professional attitude!
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Handle day to day operations pertaining to Ocean/Air Export and liaison with Customer Service Department
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Handle day to day operations, for both Ocean/Air Exports
- Update/KPI/Data Compliance/invoicing, auto-rating requirements.
- Track and trace export ocean/air cargo from departure to arrival
- Data entry, status reports, monitors shipment status.
- Maintain Job Management WIP/ACRL
- TSA security process
- Review documentation to ensure complete and compliant.
- Coordinate cargo movement with Ocean/Air Carriers, and trucking companies
- Receive/Review documents, Bills of Lading, MAWB,HAWB
- Communicate daily with vendors, carriers, various service providers
- Invoicing and cost confirmations for proper Job Management
- Potential cross-trade with other departments for experience growth
Qualifications
SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB
Technical
- Ability to multitask and high level of organization skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel, co-workers, business professionals, and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Cargowise/EDI preferred
- DG Certified a plus
Experience
- Preferred 1-3 years relevant experience in Air/Ocean International Trade
- High school diploma or equivalency
Additional information * Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Be Connected
With a bold vision and innovative drive, join our 20,000 colleagues as we lead industry change and transform how customers best meet their global supply chain needs in a meaningful and sustainable way. There are countless opportunities to learn and make a real impact in shaping our industry’s future. Grow with diverse challenges amongst a friendly and inclusive global culture. Take pride in building relationships that matter, because being connected is at the centre of what makes Toll great – it’s what makes our possibilities endless.
Toll embraces and celebrates a variety of cultures. We continue to build a business that reflects the values of equality, built on the knowledge and understanding that everyone is welcome including the First Nations Peoples and those of all ages, genders and abilities.
To find out more about us visit www.tollgroup.com/careers
You must be entitled to work in the United States and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Export Ocean & Air: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location