Break Bulk/ Import Account Representative Full Time
in Valley Stream, NY
COMPANY PROFILE
Vandegrift Forwarding Company, Inc. ("VFI"), a Customs House Broker & NVOCC, has proudly serviced the international trade community since 1951. VFI is a leader in customs house brokerage services, logistics, and supply-chain services.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a full time Break Bulk/ Import Account Representative to join our team!
- Contacts customers as needed for information gathering including receiving additional requests and following up on previous information and requests received; Checks customer EDI system for additional information.
- Contacts carriers and steamship or airlines to obtain arrival information.
- Issues arrival notices to customer and coordinates with customer's customs broker as needed.
- Issues customs/in-bond paperwork and arranges delivery if needed.
- Sends emails as needed for urgent shipments to expedite break-downs and release of cargo; May send pre-alerts to retrieve shipments.
- Releases shipments upon receipt of original bill of lading and/or payment.
- Contacts trucking firms to arrange special delivery and handle POD.
- May notify broker for shipment arrival and document coordination.
Qualifications:
We are seeking an individual with the following characteristics: attention to detail, well developed multi-tasking, computer skills, excellent customer service skills, and a desire to work in a team environment.
- Minimum 5 years experience working in freight forwarding, NVOCC
- Experience in handling both LCL and FCL import shipments from start to finish
- Understanding of AMS/ISF processes and fundamental knowledge of import customs processes
- Must be able to work independently and with a team
- Must have excellent communication skills
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To protect our employees and customers and provide a safe and healthy work environment, new hires are required to complete a background check, credit check, and drug test. Vandegrift Inc. is EEO/Drug-Free Workplace.
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