Ocean Imports Agent

Elmhurst, IL. 60126
1st Shift.
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
$50,000 – $55,000 per year.
Full-time.
Temp to Hire.

Job Description:

What we’re looking for…
Candidates with 1-2 years of experience in the freight forwarding and logistics industry., or Entry level candidates with a degree related to Supply Chain or International Business.
Proficient in MS Excel, strong organization, follow up and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Tracks, traces, and updates the status of shipments, daily by checking the carrier’s website.
• Files ISF/AMS (after training , does not need to know how up front).
• Monitors files for pre-alerts received timely, reviews for accuracy and addresses any issues up front.
• Creates and maintains customer profiles in our system, with detailed customer information.
• Maintains effective communication with internal and external parties through a high volume of e-mails, phone calls and in-person interaction.
• Generates and monitors reports daily.
• Creates invoices to be processed for billing purposes.
• Addresses internal and external inquiries and directs to the correct department if needed.

Benefits:

• Benefits: ( for direct employee, company pays the Insurance 100%- have the option to add Spouse or dependents , but requires a partial contribution )
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:
Elmhurst, IL 60126: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
Transportation: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

E-verification & 7-year background check required. Basic computer exam/test before interviewing. Interviewing process: There will be 1 in-person interview.