Express Entry Manager
Ascent Global Logistics, Springfield, MO, United States
About Ascent
Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time‑critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent’s offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less‑than‑truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers’ most challenging logistics needs by providing industry‑leading service and top‑tier satisfaction.
Our Guiding Principles
At the core of Ascent's culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We're equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and ‘play hard’ by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can‑do attitude from start to finish. We ‘play smart’ by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we ‘play together’ by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.
What You’ll Do
Provides assistance and guidance to the EET teams
Map future growth and direction of EET
Prepare and execute documents in a paperless format for US Customs and other government agencies
Track shipments
Assists Import Processing Team with processing entries for submission to Customs and Border Protection
Billing
Manage clients regulatory and carrier compliance issues
Maintain and organize all records for their client’s transactional events
Training new employees
Provide input to General Manager on work performance for EET staff
Provide input to General Manager on annual reviews for EET staff
Counseling employees when necessary
Interviewing potential candidates
Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; industry experience preferred.
Previous office experience required.
Knowledge of International Logistics – all modes
Basic understanding of Customs Process
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook and Excel and ten‑key skills.
Communicates routinely with employees at all levels and externally with customers, agents, consignees, and prospective clients to coordinate and oversee daily operations.
Develops and maintains strong relationships and contacts within accounts assigned to their portfolio.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, rates, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume
Holds significant responsibility for safeguarding and controlling highly confidential information (including customer data, future plans, policies, and financials), where unauthorized disclosure could negatively impact the company’s operations or competitive position
Demonstrates self‑motivation and sound judgment; maintains strict confidentiality; and models professionalism by being friendly, punctual, organized, positive, and able to work independently.
Effectively solves practical problems in environments with limited standardization and leads the team to interpret written, verbal, and visual instructions while organizing, prioritizing, and executing multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
Ascent’s Competitive Benefits
401(k) and employer matching
Life Insurance
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Short- & Long‑Term Disability
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Wellness Program
Paid Holidays
Employee Recognition Programs
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay
Additional Considerations
Light physical activity performing non‑strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
Ascent Global Logistics is a participant in the CTPAT program and, as such, requires safety and security to be the responsibility of all personnel. Everyone will be provided with training and is responsible for reporting any threats or anomalies to management or security immediately.
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Ascent Global Logistics, headquartered in Belleville, Michigan, is a leading global provider of expedited, time‑critical logistics solutions and other direct transportation services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital PEAK freight marketplace, which provides robust carrier capacity and transparent pricing, backed by 24/7/365 logistics experts. Ascent’s offerings include air charter and ground expedited solutions as well as truckload, less‑than‑truckload, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation services. The experienced Ascent team solves customers’ most challenging logistics needs by providing industry‑leading service and top‑tier satisfaction.
Our Guiding Principles
At the core of Ascent's culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We're equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and ‘play hard’ by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can‑do attitude from start to finish. We ‘play smart’ by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we ‘play together’ by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.
What You’ll Do
Provides assistance and guidance to the EET teams
Map future growth and direction of EET
Prepare and execute documents in a paperless format for US Customs and other government agencies
Track shipments
Assists Import Processing Team with processing entries for submission to Customs and Border Protection
Billing
Manage clients regulatory and carrier compliance issues
Maintain and organize all records for their client’s transactional events
Training new employees
Provide input to General Manager on work performance for EET staff
Provide input to General Manager on annual reviews for EET staff
Counseling employees when necessary
Interviewing potential candidates
Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; industry experience preferred.
Previous office experience required.
Knowledge of International Logistics – all modes
Basic understanding of Customs Process
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook and Excel and ten‑key skills.
Communicates routinely with employees at all levels and externally with customers, agents, consignees, and prospective clients to coordinate and oversee daily operations.
Develops and maintains strong relationships and contacts within accounts assigned to their portfolio.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, rates, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume
Holds significant responsibility for safeguarding and controlling highly confidential information (including customer data, future plans, policies, and financials), where unauthorized disclosure could negatively impact the company’s operations or competitive position
Demonstrates self‑motivation and sound judgment; maintains strict confidentiality; and models professionalism by being friendly, punctual, organized, positive, and able to work independently.
Effectively solves practical problems in environments with limited standardization and leads the team to interpret written, verbal, and visual instructions while organizing, prioritizing, and executing multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
Ascent’s Competitive Benefits
401(k) and employer matching
Life Insurance
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Short- & Long‑Term Disability
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Wellness Program
Paid Holidays
Employee Recognition Programs
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Overtime, Differential & Bonus Pay
Additional Considerations
Light physical activity performing non‑strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
Ascent Global Logistics is a participant in the CTPAT program and, as such, requires safety and security to be the responsibility of all personnel. Everyone will be provided with training and is responsible for reporting any threats or anomalies to management or security immediately.
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