Ocean & Trucking Specialist

Job Description

Ocean & Trucking Specialist

REMOTE

3-6 months

The Ocean & Trucking Specialist will manage ocean freight forwarding, import customs clearance, and domestic trucking activities. This position is responsible for coordinating daily transportation services for domestics and international shipments while continuously developing enhanced routes as a industry’s subject matter expert and closely managing the industry vendors. The team member will operate in a rapidly expanding, high energy and fast-paced environment.

Job Expectations:

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• Supports Global Logistics US Operations leaders in managing activities with ocean freight forwarders, customs brokers, trucking companies, ground operations, warehouse operations and Global Freight Forwarding Specialists
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• Create and maintain a strong network and relationship with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and trucking companies for assigned trade lane(s)
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• Schedules and monitors transportation-related activities, including ocean bookings, vessel schedules, and domestic pickups/deliveries daily
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• Continuously look for opportunities that will contribute to enhancement of Global Logistics
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• Ensure all import documents are passed on to the customs broker in timely manner
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• Works with various internal and external parties while managing international export schedules
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• Ensures correct, on time, undamaged and low-cost shipping requirements are met for inbound and outbound shipments
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• Maintains adequate driver coverage when required for weekdays, weekends and holidays
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• Reports any discrepancies and delays while working with various freight forwarders, freight brokers and trucking companies to ensure on-time arrival
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• Keeping record of trucking companies KPI
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• Develop and maintain reliable carriers for timely performance
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• Maintains knowledge of freight forwarding and domestics trucking regulations
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• Suggest and implement corrective actions accordingly, as issues arise
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• Prepare accurate shipping reports for upper management daily
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• Identifies opportunities to enhance Global Logistics US Operations practices and implements consistent processes across the organization
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• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned by the Us Operations Supervisor
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• Assist in researching new lanes/routes for global expansion
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• Assist in researching new carriers, forwarders, truckers
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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• Proficient in software skills, including Word and Excel.
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• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.
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• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities.
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• Detail oriented: attention to accuracy in this role is vital.
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• Must have a very strong sense of responsibility for completing tasks and achieving goals.
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• Ability to apply knowledge of quality; resolve practical operational problems and deal with a variety of situations in a high-pressure environment.
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• Ability to self-motivate, work as a team player, and work in a fast paced environment. Continuous improvement.
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Equipment Knowledge:

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• Strong computer skills, proficient with (MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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• Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred
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Experience Requirements:

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• Generally, requires a minimum of one year or more in logistics industry
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• Understanding of business processes and operational workflows
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• Understanding of logistics related terminology
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• Bilingual abilities are a plus
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Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.