Job Description

A global freight forwarding company near the JFK International Airport is urgently looking for a motivated candidate for a

Freight Forwarder - Asia Region

position. The ideal candidates will be good at working with numbers and have excellent interpersonal communication skills. This position is ON-SITE, direct hire and full time.

Salary: $50K~60K

Freight Forwarder

Responsibilities

Perform B2B - Business to Business customer service roles for processing customers' global freights Prepare and process all required documents of import / export freights Support the operations department personnel in various roles and responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies Track incoming/outgoing Air and Ocean Cargos (domestic/international shipments) Analyze transport costs and prepare quotes for invoicing Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports, and customer issues Perform other duties as assigned

Freight Forwarder

Qualifications

Must be proficient in MS Excel with excellent Data Entry skills Asian language skills (i.e, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, etc) is big plus Other Asian language skill (Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, etc) is an asset Associate's Degree or higher. Prefers degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, and other related field preferred Good at working with numbers and detail oriented Strong written and verbal communication skills for B2B customer services Organized, multi-tasks, and goal-oriented This position includes working in a warehousing work environment. While performing the duties of this job there, you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.*

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you're a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location: In person