Ocean Import Specialist

Daily maintenance and tracking and tracing of international shipments Professional Communication with truckers, warehouses, steamship lines, and other forwarders on a daily basis. Maintain/Update Client information and SOP’s Punctual daily follow up of all inquiries from customers, agents and MAO offices Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) Provide excellent Customer Service to ensure customer issues are resolved. Coordinate Sea Freight Forwarding of international shipments from Door to Door. Maintain/Update Client information; change in contact, special instructions, and any other specific requirements. Daily interactions and reporting to local management. Ensuring accurate and timely client and vendors billing within company guidelines and timelines. Negotiate cost-effective rates with service providers to ensure maximum profitability. Job Details Description Duties and responsibilities Daily maintenance and tracking and tracing of international shipments Professional Communication with truckers, warehouses, steamship lines, and other forwarders on a daily basis. Maintain/Update Client information and SOP’s Punctual daily follow up of all inquiries from customers, agents and MAO offices Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) Provide excellent Customer Service to ensure customer issues are resolved. Coordinate Sea Freight Forwarding of international shipments from Door to Door. Maintain/Update Client information; change in contact, special instructions, and any other specific requirements. Daily interactions and reporting to local management. Ensuring accurate and timely client and vendors billing within company guidelines and timelines. Negotiate cost-effective rates with service providers to ensure maximum profitability. Behaviors Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibilityWork-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Education High School or better. Experience 3 years: Freight Forwarding Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mid-America Overseas, Inc.