Hawthorne,CA,USA Import Agent-Hawthorne,CA(Hourly)-Nippon Express USA

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. ("NX") is a global leader in logistics and transportation services with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1872 in Japan. Headquartered in Tokyo, NX operates with a vast network spanning 47 countries, 314 cities, and over 733 locations worldwide, employing approximately 72,000 dedicated professionals. As a well-established company, NX has built a reputation for reliability, innovation, and comprehensive logistics solutions that connect people and products around the world. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence, NX continues to expand and refine its global services, providing unmatched support in freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, and customs brokerage among other logistical services. Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. ("NEU"), a fully owned subsidiary of NX, was incorporated in New York in 1962. NEU is a premier provider of international freight forwarding and logistics solutions across the United States, operating in 55 locations across 27 states and employing around 1,300 skilled personnel. Serving a diverse range of clients, NEU specializes in handling various types of cargo including air, land, sea, express packages, fragile and perishable items, livestock, and personal effects. The company offers a broad spectrum of services, such as customs brokerage, clearance, warehousing, and distribution, ensuring efficient and seamless delivery processes. The available position at NEU focuses on supporting the import logistics process by managing import shipments and documentation efficiently. This role requires collaboration with team leaders and other agents to handle job assignments that may be specialized by function or account. Responsibilities include preparing import shipments, coordinating with transportation providers, generating shipping labels and delivery orders, processing customs clearance, and maintaining accurate records through filing and data entry. The position plays a critical role in validating shipments and ensuring compliance through thorough preparation of import documents for both internal departments and customers’ brokers. Additionally, the role involves issuing freight bills and invoices and managing collections of unpaid invoices within designated credit terms. This position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $19.00 to $21.00, reflecting a good faith estimate based on qualifications, experience, and business needs. The work schedule may require flexibility, including availability on weekends and holidays as needed. The company values individuals with some computer skills, especially in data entry and computer applications, and those who have a working knowledge of international commerce including customs regulations, sales and payment terms. Industry experience is preferred but not mandatory. This role offers a vital opportunity for individuals seeking to grow within the logistics and freight forwarding industry with a global leader committed to innovation, customer satisfaction, and employee development.

• high school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant or relevant or appropriate working experience
• some computer skills including data entry and maintenance
• some knowledge of general computer application technology desirable
• industry experience preferred
• some knowledge of international commerce such as sales and payment terms, customs regulations etc.
• must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule including weekends and holidays as necessary