Responsibilities

• Account Representative - Ocean Export is responsible for coordinating and executing shipments to ensure adequate service levels of clients are met
• This position supports the company's day to day functions and is the direct liaison for assigned shipments
• Receives and edits export orders
• Prepares all necessary documents such as commercial invoices, export declarations, certificate of origin, letters of credit
• Prepares international export documents timely and accurately according to customs and customer's requirements
• Arranges shipments through shipper's contracted carriers
• Reviews pertinent domestic and foreign trade regulations
• Communicates with vendors, government agencies, customer
• Coordinates with Customer Service Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction is met
• Maintains SOP manual of international export requirements for each customer and updates as necessary
• Maintains organized files monthly by customer for all international shipments
• Provides clerical support including: sorting of faxes and documents and distribution of those documents to team members
• Other duties as required and assigned by supervisor
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and temperate climate conditions

Requirements:

• 3+ years experience in exportation of goods or an equivalent combination of both education and experience
• High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency
• Knowledge of the movement of freight via ocean
• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to multitask
• Mathematical skills essential to ensure accuracy in pricing