Air / Ocean Export Agent – Freight Forwarder (33845) at Activ8

An international freight forwarding company is actively seeking an Air / Ocean Export Agent – Freight Forwarder to join their facility near Atlanta International Airport.

Responsibilities of Air / Ocean Export Agent – Freight Forwarder

• Prepare documents for Air and Ocean Export or Import operations in a timely manner with appropriate procedures and guidelines
• Be responsible for A - Z logistics
• Manage cargo in case of emergency and ensure routes will be corrected in timely manner
• Communicate with clients and provide Logistics Customer Service
• Communicate with shipping companies, truckers, and other vendors, and arrange pick-up and delivery
• Making arrangements for domestic railway/trucking shipping
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications of Air / Ocean Export Agent – Freight Forwarder

• At least Associate’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience
• 2-3 experience in freight forward industry is preferred
• Strong leadership skills in team environment and skills to bring positive atmosphere to the team
• Ability to be flexible to work effectively with wide variety of people and to work responsibly and effectively in a multicultural environment
• Excellent communication (Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening) and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task and perform duties time efficiently
• Team-worker, Detail-oriented, Responsible, Punctual, Self-motivated
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for almost 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable time-frame, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

“Direct applicants only."

“We do not accept any resumes from any third party organizations or other recruiters.”