Customer Service Coordinator

Nippon Express Company, Ltd.

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. ("NX") was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world.

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. ("NEU") was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX. NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock.

NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

Provides customer services including forwarding, delivery details, processing orders, handling complaints or general assignment as defined by the department or branch. In some offices and/or branches customer service staff may act as assistants to the sales staff.

Customer inquiry response and research

Business support including bookings, board tracking, maintaining work profiles and rates

Respond to customer inquiries or requests through direct contact via telephone and email as well as drop by at the front door

Communicate with internal and/or external sources to secure information

General business support function as assigned includes on board tracking with carriers. Making booking as necessary with carriers and advising flight information to the clients.

Update and maintain work profiles and rates per management's updated information

Handle other job assignments as determined by the direct supervisor

Salary Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly

This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At NEU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Strong teamwork skills and inclination

Good communications skill – listening, providing and receiving feedback

Process improvement

Patience – ability to deal with complex processes that may involve multiple levels of approval

High school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant or relevant or appropriate working experience. Some college desirable.

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Strong computer and analytical skills – PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Organization Relationships:
Will work with all levels in the organization as well as Customers.

Work Environment: (With or without accommodations) This position is predominantly sedentary office work, which involves sitting, typing, filing, and conversing on the phone.

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.

401k with a company match

Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.

Generous Vacation and Sick time.

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.