Import Coordinator

Import Coordinator for our Charleston, SC office
Company Profile:
Having been in business for over half a century. Peter Wittwer specializes in providing a reliable and dependable service between any two points in the United States and worldwide. Our organization can be depended upon to give any company the best competitive rates in freight forwarding, import/export logistics, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and domestic freight management needs, due to strong contractual standings we have with major global, national, and regional transportation and logistics companies
Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated individual with experience in international import freight management. Minimum of 3 years experience in handling all modes of international transportation preferred. This is a fast paced operation.
Good candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Tracking of inbound/outbound shipments with ocean and air freight carriers
  
• Deep understanding of LTL/TL carrier and delivery process
  
• Communication of cargo status to clientele
  
• Accurate and timely distribution of documentation
  
• Arrangement of timely cargo delivery
  
• Coordination between shipping lines, air lines, and common carriers
  
• Monitoring and understanding of in-transit cargo and documentation requirements
  
• Negotiation of freight rates with common carriers and warehouses
  
• Ability to perform in multinational office environment
  
• Establishment of best practices and the performance of duties in accordance with internal and client-established KPIs
  Strong candidate will:
  
  • Possess ability to work independently with high degree of accountability.
    
  • Possess ability to speak multiple languages (highly desired but not required)
    
  • Be exceptionally organized and detail-oriented
    
  • Be highly experienced in MS Excel and MS Word
    
  • Be able to work in U.S. (required)
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