Import Agent

Job Title: Import Agent

Department: Pharmaceuticals

Reports to: Pharmaceuticals Manager

Salary Range: $ 24 to 28

In Person

OCEANAIR is currently seeking an Import agent in our Pharmaceuticals Division. Our Import Agent will work efficiently in a team environment to process and secure shipments. Support all sales efforts and quotes as assigned by department manager or supervisor. Complete all departmental activities as needed.

**Schedule for this position may require weekends on a departmental rotation basis.

This position may require working a holiday schedule based on the needs of the operation and requirements of the account.

Job Qualifications

• 1-year hands-on experience in forwarding, logistics or distribution operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of geography to assist with the day-to-day movement of freight around the world.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong numerical skills are required.
• High attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the movement of goods from another country, ensuring the transit and delivery is made on time. This means liaising regularly with overseas offices, partners or agents and involves all modes of transportation.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is complete and acceptable for entry to Customs.
• Responsible for ensuring any payments due are made in advance of any shipment as required, processing all payments and necessary paperwork for accounting purposes according to company requirements.
• May be required to check goods in as they arrive against paperwork to ensure shipments are in good order and accounted for.
• Check manifests, invoices and orders to ensure they are recorded accurately for incoming shipments.
• May be required to arrange the release and transportation of goods received to importer or deliver to party.
• Promote a positive relationship with the client by ensuring excellent, timely and proactive customer service.
• Process data through the company’s system.
• Request information from client, and other correspondence.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve all areas of client concern in a timely and proactive manner. Alert clients to special areas of concern or potential problems.
• Notification of exceptions to planned events in a timely manner to manager, customers, agents and sales staff as appropriate.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. May perform other duties as assigned.

About OCEANAIR, Inc.

www.oceanair.net

OCEANAIR has been a leader in international logistics management services and supply chain solutions since 1983. We help companies manage and grow their supply chain operations by offering a complete range of tailored, innovative, and value-added solutions. We provide our customers with superior logistics services and leading-edge data management tools, and they rely on the expertise of our team in all phases of cargo handling, regulatory compliance, and physical warehousing.

At OCEANAIR, we recruit, train, and retain the best talent in the industry. We focus on nurturing our employees by providing our team with an environment that is conducive to fantastic customer support and innovative thought. We always strive for continuous improvement, ensuring that our services are consistent, personalized, and always provide added value.

• Competitive salary and benefits package including medical and dental insurance with employer contribution.
• Vision insurance 100% paid for by employer. $50,000 Life insurance 100% paid by the employer.
• 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, holiday pay and more!
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

OCEANAIR Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.