(USA) Ocean Export

Role & Responsibilities:

• To perform district ocean export operations and provide all associated documentation.
• Work closely with sales and account managers in order to respond expeditiously to customers’ needs.
• Communicate to customers, carriers and other offices/agents in a quick and thorough manner.
• Coordinate bookings and documentation with carriers/co-loaders, shippers and sales responsible person or office.
• Originate documentation with Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI) and/or Letter of Credit for accuracy of:
  • Shipper/consignee marks and numbers.
  • Calculations of weight, volume, dimensions, inland cartage and freight charges/goods description/clauses and delivery terms and also check Third Party documents for correctness.
  • Ensure billing for services is rendered by completing all accounting procedures and data entries properly.
  • Documents (both payable and receivable) are completed accurately and forwarded in a timely manner.

• Complete all outbound moves; this includes, but is not limited to, ITs and permits to transfer.
• Obtain all necessary documents and charges prior to releasing freight; to supply sufficient documentation that will accurately verify all carrier invoices before payment approval.
• Trace lost freight and shortages; to follow-up with shipping lines and inform all stations/agents involved of these actions. File preliminary notices of claim.
•  Assure that each file contains all its necessary documentation in correct sequence; to notify all parties that payable and receivable documents are completed accurately and forwarded in a timely manner; to develop clear, concise, accurate records that enable the accounting department to properly credit and bill A/R and A/P.
• Perform cargo tracking with carrier/co-loader to ensure cargo confirmed on board and also confirm on board at transshipment point.
• Complete all tracking and billing milestones as set forth by company guidelines.
•  Perform any other duties that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Some college or AA degree from an accredited college.
• Minimum one year of experience in F/F Ocean operations processes and procedures.
• Attention to detail, deadline-oriented, dependable, persistence, time management, independent, documentation skills, scheduling and reporting skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and vendors.
• Customer service oriented.
• Proven ability to suggest and implement corrective actions in case of issues that may arise.

MEC values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive and elaborate Benefits Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Sick, Holidays, and Vacation. MEC reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to this position you understand that this specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualifications and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.