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Import/Export Forwarding Associate

FedEx
  • Laredo, TX
  • $17.89–$24.73 Per Hour
30+ days ago
FedEx

Job Description

Customer Service And Shipment Processing

To provide customers with the highest quality service by providing consistent customer service and shipment processing in order to ensure timely movement of freight/cargo.

Provide and ensure a high level of customer service by developing and maintaining a strong relationship with customers' front line personnel in the various operating divisions and subsidiaries.

Prepare, analyze, and/or submit documentation to the appropriate parties (agents and clients) in order to ensure they are in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations relating to transportation.

Anticipate, identify, and resolve problems which could delay the timely release or movement of freight.

Complete accurate data input or corrections into computer files.

Ensure all communication is updated timely.

Responsible for freight forwarding functions, which consist of: coordinating customer booking requests, generate arrival notices, billing, etc.

Complete import/export documentation in accordance with international trade regulations.

Dispatch carriers to pick up at company locations and customer related distribution centers

Track and trace functions, including entry of all milestones and exceptions.

Coordinate the distribution of emails and communication.

Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma/GED.

Proficient computer skills.

Good cust svc, organizational, and communication (written/oral) skills.

Freight forwarding or logistics experience preferred

Basic math skills for conversions to metric and currency evaluations.

Pay: $17.89 – $24.73 USD Hourly

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Onsite.

FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions.

FedEx Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLaredo, TX
IndustryTransport and Storage - Materials
Salary$17.89–$24.73 Per Hour
Company Size500,000+
Year Founded1971
Websitehttps://careers.fedex.com

About Company

FedEx connects people and possibilities through our worldwide portfolio of shipping, transportation, e-commerce and digital supply chain services. For decades, we’ve been innovating to deliver more for you. Strengthening supply chains with our global network. Simplifying logistics. Enhancing tracking and visibility. And using data from every journey to make your experience better. Our people are the foundation of our success, and FedEx has consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers. We inspire our global workforce of more than 575,000 team members to remain absolutely, positively focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards, and the needs of their customers and communities.

Skills

  • Air Cargounmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Brokerageunmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Distribution Managementunmatched
  • Distribution Servicesunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Freight Forwardingunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Import/Exportunmatched
  • International Trade Lawunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Marine Cargounmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Transportation Regulationsunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched
  • eCommerceunmatched

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