Job: Import/Export Agent

Location: Plano, TX

Job Description:

-Receive and validate customer order (Cargowise Org, Credit, Export POA, Restricted Commodities, Cargo Value, Embargoes/Sanctions, Additional Services, Documentation Requirements, Incoterms)

-Identify best routing or transit option per customer request/SOP Anticipate and secure quotation from vendors for all potential order costs Issue customer or overseas office/agent quotation & confirm acceptance.

-Understand customs clearance requirements

-Book with carriers. Use TSA Known Shipper Check, secure booking from Airline Dispatch

-Determine and File AES according to USPPI instructions (if applicable) Receive and validate master air waybill: direct and consolidated. Track and confirm flight departure and update system

- Arrange pick up of cargo at port, process all documents such as BOLs & DO , declarations including all electronic information

-Coordinate Air waybill according to customer & destination requirements. Send Pre-Alert to overseas office/agent Confirm final costs, ensuring all are accrued and final profitability check complete Invoice to customer.

-And other tasks assigned by management

Qualifications:

-Permanent residence or United States citizenship

-Previous experience with Freight Forwarding, both Air and Ocean Import/Export operations and documentation, 2 or more years preferred

-Knowledge of freight movement, air vendors, air space configurations, container loads, special loading constraints, regulatory requirements, pricing, and service routing

-Knowledge of CargoWise or similar software, Intermediate or higher knowledge of MS Office or Google Workspace

-Strong work ethic, organized, dependable and professional

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Please provide ideally salary

Benefits:

· Simple IRA

· Simple IRA matching

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Vision insurance

· Vacation

· Pay time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Job Overview:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Freight Forwarder: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person