Lynden Air Freight, Inc.
International Agent (Administrative)
Lynden International, a member of the Lynden family of companies, has roots in transportation going back more than 100 years. We are a freight forwarder who offers full service solutions of logistical services that support the entire supply chain.
Are you an enthusiastic, self-motivated person who takes pride in finding solutions to problems that meet the expectations of your customers? Do you thrive where each day is not like the last? If so, Lynden is the place for you. This position handles all aspects of international export, import and cross-trade shipments including customer service and daily movement of freight and documentation, with moderate supervision for high-visibility and key accounts in a control tower environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum requirement is high school diploma plus 4 years of international freight forwarding experience, or 4-year college degree and 1 year international freight experience. Degree in logistics field preferred.
Good written and verbal skills to effectively present information in writing and in person in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, carrier representative, company sales personnel and other coworkers. Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, procedure manuals, tariffs, and other technical and professional material. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to calculate freight rates, including the effect of dimensional weight, and amounts such as percentages, volume, and discounts.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to make quick decisions in a fully competent, independent manner with little supervision.
Intermediate to expert Microsoft Word, Excel, One Note, Teams and Outlook user
Good organizational and multi-tasking skills in a heavy workload environment.
Ability to work accurately with a wide range of data and reporting documents
Foreign language skills a plus
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and undergo background investigation.
Must be able to pass Security Threat Assessment under TSA regulations.
IATA DG or/and IMDG certified is a plus
We are currently back in-office (subject to change at any time based on COVID-19 state & federal guidance)
We offer a robust benefit and PTO package.