Freight forwarder vs assistant import manager

Differences between freight forwarder and assistant import manager duties and responsibilities

Freight forwarder example responsibilities.

• Maintain relationships with customs brokers and freight forwarders and assist in reviewing such service providers.
• Book material RO/RO, LCL, and FCL loads on ocean line carrier for international delivery.
• Maintain TSA clearance in order to ship freight on passenger airlines.
• Use LogiSuite to create airway bills & TSA documents for cargo exports.
• Communicate with U.S. Customs and FDA officials when necessary to expedite the exam process.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with air freight agents as well as LTL and FTL base carriers
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Assistant import manager example responsibilities.

• Establish and monitor KPI's in which to measure all freight forwarders, packers and trucking companies.
• Create and put into place standards and procedures to improve invoice flow.
• Invoice container customers using their specific pricelist and properfreight and brokerage fees.
• Coordinate logistical considerations with airlines, steam ship lines, other freight forwarders, and warehouses on behalf of customers.
• Ensure accuracy of direct mail processing and preparation operations in accordance with DHL requirements, customer requests, and establish procedures.
• Develop and implement cost saving measures in the FCL drayage and airline transfers.
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