Japanese Bilingual Senior Freight Forwarding / Logistics Specialist

Advantage Technical
$50,000.00-$60,000.00
paid time off, paid holidays
United States, California, Torrance
Jan 06, 2025
Position: Japanese Bilingual Senior Freight Forwarding / Logistics Specialist Location: Torrance, CA Working Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm (1 hour lunch) FLSA: Non-Exempt, Full-time Report to: Assistant Manager Job Summary: As a Senior Freight Forwarding Clerk, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of freight forwarding operations. You will be responsible for a wide range of clerical duties, including data entry, document processing, and customer service. Responsibilities: * Data Entry: Accurately input and update shipment data into our freight forwarding system. * Document Processing: Prepare and process a variety of shipping documents, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, and customs declarations. * Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and tracking shipments. * File Management: Maintain organized physical and digital files. * Report Generation: Generate reports on shipping activity, performance metrics, and other relevant information. * Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including customs regulations and transportation laws. * Teamwork: Collaborate with other team members to achieve departmental goals. * Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve issues related to shipping, customs, and logistics. Qualifications: * Minimum of 3 years of experience in freight forwarding or logistics coordination. * Strong organizational and time management skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). * Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. * Knowledge of customs regulations and international shipping procedures. * Experience with freight forwarding software. * Bilingual skills (English and Japanese). The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for our employees. Based on the details of your position, we provide a variety of benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, pre-tax savings plans, pre-tax parking and commuter plans, supplemental health and welfare plans, a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and paid holidays. Other rewards may include short-term incentives and paid time off. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Advantage Technical With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com. Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.