About this opportunity
FedEx Freight Holding Company lists this International Services Agent opportunity in memphis, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
International Freight Specialist
Starting Rate of Pay: $25.47/hour
This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight Location several times per week.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Ensure the efficient movement and clearance of Import/Export freight in compliance with established regulations and procedures for international freight. Provide training and technical expertise to International Reps. Updates operating procedures and takes proactive measures to reduce potential liability. Work with custom brokers as the "carrier" expert in international transportation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide technical expertise applicable to movement and clearance of international shipments. Develop and implement new methods and procedures to enhance regulatory compliance and increase the quality of information provided to regulatory agencies
Provides training and technical support to Int’l Reps and serve as a resource in the resolution of complex problems and issues to ensure proper processing of documentation associated with international shipments
Proactively work with customers communicating potential delays in shipment and provide solution to prevent future delays transit due to paperwork or clearance issues
Evaluate shippers documents for compliance with US government regulations and country of import requirements
Communicate with customs brokers regarding questions on paperwork or following up on clearance delays, which will include distribution of documents electronically to appropriate customs broker
Provide expert level international customer support including functions such as guidance on documentation and answering high level and/or more complex questions from external/internal customers and employees
Conduct research and action planning to assist in the reduction of overages and shortages as it relates to the handling of international shipments which affect fines and penalties.
Work with other operating companies to maximize business opportunities
Enter data that documents shipment history, event activity, and missing documentation
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
Perform other duties as required
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Two (2) years' experience in international transportation, freight forwarding or customs clearance
Thorough knowledge of international operations, FedEx International operations preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bilingual (English-French) preferred
Strong skills using Outlook or another email program
Strong Excel skills including (creating spreadsheets, manipulating data by sorting, filtering, using formulas and pivot tables)
Typing/data entry skills
Excellent research, problem solving and negotiating skills
Must be well organized and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced team environment
Must be self-motivated with a high level of initiative and able to make independent decisions
Complete required training and assist others in completing training
Able to work independently and as a team member
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Shifts may vary based on operational need
EST FedEx Freight, Inc FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Worksite address
memphis, TN, 37544, US
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