Senior Operator (Import and Export)

20,000.00 - 30,000.00

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Keep shipments on track, prep docs, and lead airfreight ops at OBP. Ready to own the role? Apply now and make it happen!

Job Summary

Responsibilities

🔧 Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Your role is critical to ensuring a seamless flow of import/export shipments. You'll be in charge of:

Client specific Tasks: 

AP / AR Functions: 

•  Accounts Payable - Job Posting
• Accounts Payable - Overhead Posting
• Accounts Payable - Payment Matching
• Accounts Payable - Vendors Statement of Account Reconciliation
• Accounts Receivable - Collection Call
• Accounts Receivable - Collection Call Follow-up/Update
• Accounts Receivable - Creation of Statement of Account
• Accounts Receivable - Credit Review
• Accounts Receivable - Job Invoicing and Posting
• Accounts Receivable - Payment Receipting 
• Accounts Receivable - Reminder Call
• Accounts Receivable and Payable - E-Docing
• Accounts Receivable and Payable - WIP and ACRs Review

Admin Tasks: 

• Adhoc Tasks Assigned by Support Team Manager 
• Agent Onboarding - Agent Set-up Form
• Agent Onboarding - Organization Creation/Update
• Client Onboarding - Client Set-up Form
• Client Onboarding - Credit Approval Request
• Client Onboarding - Credit Check
• Client Onboarding - Internal Credit Limit Checklist
• Client Onboarding - Organization Creation/Update
• Client Onboarding - Trade Reference Check
• Exchange Rates Updates 

Operations:

• Email Handling
• Job Registration - Air Freight
• Job Registration - E-Docing
• Job Registration - Road Freight
• Job Registration - Sea Freight
• Job Registration Update - Air Freight
• Job Registration Update - Road Freight
• Job Registration Update - Sea Freight

 

Generic tasks

• Enter data from source documents into prescribed computer database, files and forms 
• Check completed work for accuracy and correct data when necessary 
• Comply with data integrity and security policies 
• Provide customers with product and service information with highest quality standard 
• Research required information using available resources 

 

Operations 

• Creating and managing orders for new shipments 
• Creating import and export FCL, LCL, and Air forwarding jobs 
• Sending pre-alerts, manifest, arrival notice, forwarding instructions and other documents 
• Lodging Sea Cargo, Export Customs Manifest, PRA 
• Sending documents to brokers for Import Clearance, EDN request for Export Clearance 
• Sending cartage advise, EDO, and other necessary documents to transport 
• Coordinate cartage with transport and client 
• Monitor customs clearance, follow up on missing documents and requirements to complete clearance 
• Send invoices to the clients once costing is approved and follow-up payment 
• Send payment request for COD payments such as: disbursements to broker, port charges to shipping line 
• All email correspondence 

 

Requirements

🧠 What You Bring to the Team

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to hit the ground running, with:

✔️ 3–4 years of experience in freight forwarding or logistics (required)

📜 Preferably a Licensed Customs Broker

📦 Hands-on experience with import/export data entry

🎓 Graduate of BS Customs Administration or related program

💻 Familiarity with CargoWise (a big advantage!)

⌨️ Typing speed of 45 WPM or more, with a strong focus on accuracy

🧩 Detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask

🧠 High computer literacy and MS Office proficiency

🗣️ Strong English communication skills—both written and verbal

💪 A proactive mindset and ability to stay calm under pressure

🤝 A true team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment

 

🌍 Why You’ll Love Being Here

We believe logistics isn’t just about moving goods — it’s about moving people forward. Here, you’ll grow with the company, expand your skill set, and work in a place where your role directly impacts success.

If you want to work somewhere you can contribute, grow, and succeed—you’ve found it.

📩 Ready to take the next step? Apply now!

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