Ocean Import Agent

Overview

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo.  NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. 

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX.  NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock.  NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees.  NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

 

Salary Range

Min: $21.11

Max: $23.22

 

This salary range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.  At NEU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Responsibilities

Purpose 

Responsible for all ocean import activities, including customer service, coordinating the shipment processes, prepare documentation, issuing invoices, and working closely with our warehouse and the team. 

 

Responsibilities

• Customer Service / Service Quality
• Coordination of daily shipments (documentation, arranging pickup, communicate with carriers, etc.)
• Billing functions
• Develop and maintain collaboration in a cooperative and respectful manner with all levels of staff
• ISO Internal Audit
• Special Duties may be assigned based on the needs of management. Your future assignments will depend on the needs of the department, your performance and capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experienced in all aspects of Ocean Import coordination (monitoring, dispatching, issuing invoices, etc.)
• In-depth understanding of the Ocean Import process, EEI, and NVOCC / Non-NVOCC
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to problem-solve
• Flexibility with hours
• Diligent in following SOP’s
• Word, Excel skills
• DG certified, preferred but not required

 

Organization Relationships

• This position will interact with branch colleagues, leadership staff, office personnel, and customers.
• Must be able to work with customers, vendors, and outside organizations

 

Work Environment

(With or without accommodations) This position is predominantly sedentary office work which involves sitting, typing, filing, and conversing on the phone.

 

 

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.

 

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.