Air Import Customer Service Agent

Panalpina

(Atlanta, Georgia)
Full Time Evenings Weekends
Job Posting Details
About Panalpina
The Panalpina Group is one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions, combining its core products of Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Logistics to deliver globally integrated, tailor-made end-to-end solutions. The Panalpina Group operates a global network with some 500 offices in more than 80 countries, and employs around 15,000 people worldwide.
Summary
We are looking to hire a Customer Service Agent to process import shipments with high accuracy by using proprietary forwarding applications, ensuring operational excellence and high productivity.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate and oversee import shipments on a daily basis * Run pre-arrival reports (SCP/Pantrace) to capture all shipments consigned to the Gateways and process files * Receive and verify pre-alerts and make use of PA e-file application * Request arrival information from air carrier and update Pantrace (Track & Trace) * Coordinate with the Ground Transportation team the timely recovery of freight at the airport (airport transfer) * Follow the company’s Sub-Contractor management policy (e.g. select trucking companies) * Check received documents against manifest and pick-up log sheet * Open MAWB and HAWB file for imports (Traffic direction 2 & 3) and follow instructions as per current Statistical Manual * Verify the accuracy of AMS information against the manifest and work with airlines and handling agents * Request 1F (AMS) for warehouse transfer * Process inbond shipments (e.g. T&E & IT) as per current SOP * Resolve customs hold together with BU * G/O reporting in case of transit freight * Prepare delivery order in CargoPoint * Arrange payments of ISC (Import Service Charge) with checks, vouchers etc. * Record incidents through IHT (Incident Handling Tool) e.g. delays, damages, etc. * Provide ad-hoc rates upon request * Ensure proper completion of all accounting procedures and data entry (Job costing and Shipping Run Closing) * Coordinate with the warehouse the return of empty pallets within the demurrage free-time * Meet specific import KPIs * Other duties as requested
Ideal Candidate
**Qualifications** * Excellent knowledge of freight forwarding and regulatory requirements with proven track record with a minimum of two years of industry experience * Knowledge of Panalpina products * Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of Panalpina strategy, structure and pricing * Proficient in Panalpina forwarding and MS Office applications * College Degree preferred **Skills** * Ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced environment * Excellent application skills and competence * Detail oriented * Team player * Excellent communication skills * Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with Internal and External Customers * Good judgment skills and ability to make decisions **Languages** Multilingual a plus

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