Job Description
An ocean transportation company is looking to hire an Export Account Lead Representative. This position is responsible for helping maintain an efficient and profitable added value service within the scope of export, warehouse consolidations, and Inland for freight shipments exporting from the United States.
Duties:
* Maintaining business relationships with suppliers, vendors, carriers, customers, and domestic offices/departments
* Export documentation air and ocean
* Coordinating inland trucking for LTL/FTL (Less/Full Trailer Load)
* Cargo consolidation FCL/LCL (Less/Full Container Load) container maximization
* Leading and training the Standard Export team
* Oversees the consolidation team to ensure shipments are coordinated in a timely manner
* Audit export shipment files for accuracy
* Monitor consolidated containers
* Keep current with government regulations pertaining to international commodities shipments
* Prepare appropriate shipping documentation, billing to the customer, commercial documents, and tracking of shipments
* Prepare and oversee load plans of cargoes per customer"s request
* Other duties as assigned by management
Requirements:
* Three (3) years of experience in Exports, inland coordination, and warehousing consolidations. To include: Export documentation air and ocean, coordinating inland trucking for LTL/FTL (Less/Full Trailer Load), and cargo consolidation FCL/LCL (Less/Full Container Load) container maximization.
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Effective analytical and negotiating skills relevant to rating, pricing, and bookings
* Knowledge of Export Regulations and governing Federal Agencies
* Experience in preparation of Electronic Export Information (EEI/SED), Ocean Bill of Lading (OBL) documents, airway bills, vehicle validation, and Letter of Credits
* Knowledge of export documents such as Commercial invoice, Certificates of Origin, and POA
* Demonstrate ability to lead people
* Intermediate computer skills (in programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
* Excellent attention to details and sense of urgency, ability to prioritize with emphasis on quality of work
* Ability to work with limited supervision, multitask, and possess strong initiative
* Ability to work extended hours, holidays and/or weekends, as needed
Highly Preferred:
* Advanced communication skills in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
* Ability to communicate (read and write) effectively in a business environment in both, English and Spanish