A freight forwarding company is seeking a Bilingual Japanese/English Freight Forwarding Clerk to join their team in Torrance, CA. This position is responsible for performing imports and exports related duties in order to organize the safe, efficient and cost-effective way of transportation taking accounts of the customers’ delivery requirements. A HS Diploma, 1 year of freight forwarding experience, and the ability to speak, read, and write Japanese are required. This is a full-time, in-person, non- exempt position with excellent benefits and 401k. [Working Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30-5:30 - some overtime]

Bilingual Japanese/English Freight Forwarding Clerk Duties:
-Researches and plans the most appropriate route for shipments considering the nature of items and the requirements set by customers.
-Arranges appropriate packaging considering the climate, weight, nature of goods, costs, delivery and warehousing of goods at the final destination.
-Obtains, checks and prepares any required documentation to meet customer and insurance requirements.
-Coordinates with third party vendors to transfer items smoothly in accordance with customer requirements.
-Arranges payment of freight fees and other associated charges.
-Keeps track of shipping status using assigned systems.
-Issues invoices to customers according to quotation mutually agreed.
-Updates standard operation procedures (SOPs).
-Prepares quotations according to customers’ requests; Ensures quotations are competitive and reasonably profitable by negotiating with subcontractors and vendors.
-Handles, troubleshoots and assists customers in a timely manner to resolve claims talking to the Assistant Manager/Manager depending on the difficulty.
-Provides accurate shipping information to custom brokers for timely clearance.

Bilingual Japanese/English Freight Forwarding Clerk Skills:
-Must have HS Diploma or higher
-Must have 1 year of freight forwarding experience
-Must be able to speak, read, and write Japanese
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office
-General knowledge of office equipment including phones, fax, copier, personal computer, printer, scanner, etc.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Freight Forwarding: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Japanese (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person