Govt Defense : Ocean Freight Specialist

jas is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services. Responsible for facilitating the movement of government & defense related products/equipment/materials out of the country, via ocean freight, in accordance with organizational policy and procedure, and within compliance of relevant local, country and international laws and processes.

To provide customer service to exporting customers: bookings, rates, document production, accounting, agent interaction, and problem resolution.

prepare/coordinate the necessary documentation for the efficient, cost-effective and lawful execution of air transportation activities. Knowledge/experience with itar and licensed commodities, to include regulations and restrictions. Coordinate with us federal agencies (us dept of defense, us dept of state, etc), as well as foreign militaries and defense contractors for their specific needs. Work under requirements of various federal, international, and commercial contracts to deliver exceptional service and proactive communications, while maintaining compliance and contract minimum performance.

Coordinate cargo pick up/transfer. Monitor status. Communicate with appropriate authorities, and customers and suppliers, in all relevant territories and countries, as necessary to ensure efficient, positive and lawful relations, support and activities. Manage/update carrier/vendor rates. Obtain spot rates when necessary. Communicate/correspond with overseas agents and clients in a timely manner. To include pre alert, rate requests, shipment status. Track shipments and update customers/agents of status.

Create and maintain customer files. Customer invoicing and payable approval. Audit files to ensure accuracy and completion. Interaction with coworkers in a professional and courteous manner. Completion of us customs aes filings and/or submission. Managing jas operational and customers (kpis) key performance indicators. Assist other departments/divisions as needed, or when requested by department or branch manager.

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excellent organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills including microsoft office suite. Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines. Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently. Knowledge of all customs laws, practices and procedures. Able to perform the essential duties of this position without posing a “direct threat” to the health or safety of self or others.

Able to interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates and supervisors.

high school diploma or ged. Additional languages are a plus. Geographical knowledge preferred. Minimum 2 years’ experience handling the exportation of ocean freight shipments . Experience handling government & defense related shipments is preferred. Experience in freight forwarding industry is preferred. Knowledge of us exports compliance is preferred. Cargowise (c1) experience is a plus.

100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. Travel will be (up to__ %) required in support of the position’s responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, talk and hear. While performing the…