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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions · 5 days ago

Entry-Level Export Agent - Freight Forwarding (31728)

Wood Dale, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions is a freight forwarding company seeking an Entry-Level Export Agent to join their operations team in the Wood Dale, IL area. This role is responsible for international Air export coordination and providing general operations support, with training provided.

Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Lance M.

Responsibilities

Track and trace international shipments, monitoring and managing daily freight movement

Collect, sort and distribute operational information internally and process documentation for shipment release

Respond to customers and transportation service providers, providing them with information of shipment statuses (ETA, errors, etc.) and financials

Update internal databases with freight information and current status

Collaborate with and support other departments'/branches' freight operations as needed

Address issues and claims when shipment errors/in-transit issues occur (e.g. troubleshooting discrepancies, processing damage claims, etc.)

Create invoices and send originals to billing parties

Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Microsoft ExcelCommunication skillsBusiness educationSupply Chain ManagementAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

Education in Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar

Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel

Excellent communication skills in written / verbal English

High attention to detail and comfortable handling tasks simultaneously

Adaptable with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and deadline driven department

This position will not support visa sponsorship or relocation expenses

While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel paperwork and interact with a computer, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision