Export Specialist

Export SpecialistJAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.The role of the Export Specialist is to facilitate the movement of products/equipment/materials out of the country, via ocean and air freight, in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, and to comply with relevant local, country and international laws and processes. In addition, this role provides customer service with regard to bookings, rates, document production, accounting, agent interaction and problem solving.Essential functions:Prepare and coordinate the necessary documentation for the efficient, cost-effective and lawful execution of all export activitiesCoordinate cargo pick up/transfer and monitor statusCommunicate with export related authorities, customers and suppliers, in all relevant territories and countries, to ensure efficient, positive and lawful relations, support and activitiesObtain spot rates when necessaryCommunicate/correspond with overseas agents and clients in a timely manner, to include: pre-alerts, rate requests, shipment status, etc.Track shipments and update customers/agents of statusCreate and maintain customer filesCreate customer invoice and approve payablesAudit files to ensure accuracy and completionEnsure accurate data entry and document upload into the systemAssist other departments/divisions as needed, or when requested by department or branch managerOther duties as assignedQualifications:Strong organizational skillEffective communication skillProficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suiteDetail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlinesEthical and team playerEducation and experience:High School Diploma or GED requiredFluency in English required, additional languages preferredExperience in freight forwarding industry preferredEnvironment:100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stop, kneel and crouch, lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds. This position requires employee to frequently work in a fluid, fast paced environment.Additional:The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.