Traffic Agent
Traffic Agent
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Traffic Agent
Join Livingston the largest customs broker in Canada and the third largest entry filer in the U.S. Were a market leader offering customs brokerage consulting and compliance and freight forwarding services at more than 90 key locations in North America Europe and Asia. Customs brokerage is our core business and helping our customers navigate the complex and changing world of international trade is what we do best. Consider joining our team for the opportunity to grow your career. From entry level to expert advisors our supportive culture of learning will help you get the career you want.
Job Type:Full Time
Location:TX Houston US029 NY Tonawanda US041 NY Valley Stream US042 TX Laredo McPherson Blvd US031
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a dynamic team player to join our dedicated group! The Traffic Agent is responsible for gathering international documentationand arranging domestic delivery to destination.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare traffic files and instructions for delivery orders and ensure that the Bill of Lading is submitted when required.
- Coordinate with Client Import Analyst and external parties for missing documents required information and other customer requests needed to obtain the customs release.
- Confirm that Customs releases and steamship releases are obtained.
- Verify supplementary charges prior to payment of invoices.
- Maintain superior working relationship with clients teams co workers transport companies and warehouses
- Track/trace shipments to avoid potential storage/demurrage liabilities and delivery has been completed
- Process emails on live shipments and import files into systems for clearance
- Complete delivery orders and arrange pickup
- Complete payment of freight/terminals by guarantee check or wire transfer as needed
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Familiaritywith credit policies traffic and forwarding methods and procedures
- Must be able to coordinate desired delivery arrangements for clients from transportation companies
- Familiaritywith customs release process
- Computer and Internet skills required
- MS Office experience
- Must have knowledge of international transportation
- Negotiation skills
- Client service oriented
- Strong oral and written communication
- Telephone etiquette
- Strong organization and problemsolving
- Prioritization and time management
WORK EXPERIENCE MINIMUM REQUIRED
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION
COMPETENCIES
Livingston is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
