Export Agent

Our Company

 

UTi Worldwide Inc. is an international, non-asset based global integrated logistics company providing air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage and other supply chain management services.  The company serves a large and diverse base of global and local companies, including customers operating in industries with unique supply chain requirements such as the pharmaceutical, apparel, chemical, automotive and technology industries.  The company seeks to use its global network, proprietary information technology systems, relationships with transportation providers and expertise in outsourced logistics services to deliver competitive advantage to each of its customers’ global supply chains.

 

 

Opportunity

 

UTi’s Springfield Gardens, NY operations team has an immediate opening for an Export Agent.  This position will focus on Air and Ocean Export transactions for major accounts, and assist with duties related to document preparation and traffic coordination required to process goods through Customs. 

 

 

Duties include:

· Receive, review, and process export documentation for an assigned base of accounts.

· Process and follow Shipper’s Letter of Instructions accurately.

· Prepare and process airway bills, Insurance Certificates, Certificates of Origin, Consular Documents, Shipper’s Export Declarations, and Customs Invoices.

· Meet all Company deadlines for processing documents.

· Prepare and/or send advance notification of shipments and documents to banks, shippers, consignees, and destination offices, as required and within Company standards.

· Arrange, book and confirm cargo space on flights/vessels.

· Close files and distribute documents in accordance with established requirements and in compliance with export standards.

· Advise supervisor of any problems or irregularities discovered within assigned transactions.

· Provide excellent and timely customer service by informing clients of the status of their shipments under the direct supervision and advice of the Manager.

· Actively pursue a better understanding of export logistics process through self-study, as well as through courses and seminars presented by the Company and other approved sources

· Perform other duties as assigned.

 

 

Requirements:

· High school diploma or equivalent experience.

· 2+ years of experience in a Logistics or Supply Chain environment, or the willingness to learn and embrace the business.

· Good planning and organization skills; ability to multitask and be a self-starter.

· Strong focus on customer service.

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

· Proven analytical and problem solving skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

· Knowledge of shipment of Defense articles preferred, but not required.

· Hazardous Material Certification preferred, but not required.

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

 

 

 

UTi team members enjoy an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement assistance and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.