Japanese logistics company seeks a Japanese Bilingual Freight Forwarding Clerk in White Plains, NY!
Job Description
Company Position Title: Freight Forwarding Clerk
Department: New York Branch Freight Forwarding Dept.
Location: White Plains NY
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing imports, exports and domestic transportation including warehousing related duties in order to organize the safe, efficient and cost-effective way of transportation taking accounts of the customers’ delivery requirements.
Essential Job Functions LOGISTICS COORDINATION
Researches and plans the most appropriate route for shipments considering the nature of items and

the requirements set by customers.

• Arranges appropriate packaging considering the climate, weight, nature of goods, costs, delivery and

warehousing of goods at the final destination.

• Obtains, checks and prepares any required documentation to meet customer and insurance

requirements.

• Coordinates with third party vendors to transfer items smoothly in accordance with customer

requirements.

• Arranges payment of freight fees and other associated charges.
• Keeps track of shipping status using assigned systems.
• Issues invoices to customers according to quotation mutually agreed.
• Updates standard operation procedures (SOPs).
• Prepares quotations according to customers’ requests; Ensures quotations are competitive and

reasonably profitable by negotiating with subcontractors and vendors.

• Handles, troubleshoots and assists customers in a timely manner to resolve claims talking to the

Assistant Manager/Manager depending on the difficulty.

• Provides accurate shipping information to custom brokers for timely clearance

Please refer the Job description for details