Import Specialist

About the role

Brief Description About Green “Global Reach with a personal touch”, that’s the foundation on which four partners (and long-time friends) agreed to when they started Green Worldwide Shipping back in 2008. This ethos has allowed Green to grow to a 200+ strong team with 15 offices across the US and growing. At Green, we are a family of innovative problem-solvers who communicate freely to present creative solutions in an environment of trust, respect, and integrity. We are dedicated to customer service, passionate about logistics, and committed to sustainable growth while inspiring others.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate market opportunities to provide each customer with best-in-class transport solutions.
• Enjoy rate negotiations that maximize profitability and bring value to your customers.
• Prepare and coordinate the necessary documentation for efficient, cost-effective and lawful execution of export activities.
• Provide outstanding service to clients, agents, vendors, and colleagues.
• Clear communication is a must when providing shipping instructions to overseas partners and clients.
• The perfect candidate will enjoy crossing their t’s and dotting their i’s, bringing attention to detail and delegate effectively.
• Our Green freight experts are fanatics about response time, and you should be too.
• Be a part of a fun and creative team, be open to mentoring team members sharing your industry knowledge and experience.

Requirements

• 4-5 years of experience in imports, shipping, transportation or other like experience.
• Knowledge of ocean (FCL & LCL) imports handling a must.
• Knowledge of export Customs laws, practices and procedures.
• Deep understanding of the shipping industry and rate negotiation opportunities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work in a team as well as be independent.
• Detail oriented, have the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite, especially with Excel.
• Aptitude, creativity, and a preference for working in small, collaborative teams.
• Knowledge of Cargo Wise operating system a plus.

Qualifications

• Employee High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) currently paid for 100% by Green.
• $1,800 contributed to employee HSA Account, if on HDHP.
• Employee Dental provided by Green.
• Option to purchase disability insurance.
• Paid life insurance and option to buy-up.
• 401(K) and company match.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Monthly recognition points to give/receive, which can be converted to gift cards.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Weekly fruit baskets in office locations.
• A tree planted for every new employee to Trees.org
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Wellbeing Program.
• Training and Development.
• Access to Mentorship Program.

Skills

• Self-motivation.
• Teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication skills.
• Rate negotiation.
• Organizational skills.
• Time management.
• Customer service.
• Logistics.

Benefits

• Employee High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
• Employee Dental.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid life insurance.
• 401(K) and company match.
• Parental leave program.
• Recognition points for gift cards.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Fruit baskets in office locations.
• Tree planting for new employees.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Wellbeing program.
• Training and development.
• Mentorship program.

Pay

$Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule.

Contact

For more information, please contact Faye Hughes, Head of People and Culture at faye.hughes@greenworldwide.com.