Export Documentation Team Lead - 1St Shift

Export Documentation Team Lead - 1st Shift United States US2028884
Kuehne+Nagel is looking for an Export Dock Clerk in Torrance, California, who is organized and can easily transition throughout the workday from the warehouse floor to a desk or office area. This is a startup site so it requires a great deal of flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly to change is a must. #LI-Onsite
YOUR ROLE
As an Export Documentation Team Lead, operational duties include coordination with shippers, truckers, and K+N offices for the export of shipments. The complete process of shipment includes arranging for pick-up or inland transportation, booking, document preparation (bill of lading, K+N invoicing, certificate of origin, export declaration and/or AES, if applicable) forwarding, follow-up with tracking and tracing to final destination and data quality requirement. Initially, your schedule will be Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. The wage is $24.00 per hour.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with shippers and truckers for the export of shipments
• Process of shipment includes arranging for pick-up or inland transportation, booking and forwarding
• Prepare document including bill of lading, invoicing, certificate of origin, export declaration or AES, and follow-up with tracking and tracing to final destination
• Maintain communication with vendor, shipper, customer, carrier, and operations by phone and emails
• Negotiate cost-effective rates with service providers to ensure maximum profitability
• Maintain SOP (standard operating procedures) and customer profiles including key contacts, special requirements, contract rates and preferred routings, services and carriers
• Immediately report problems, operation disputes or discrepancies to operations
• Read and work in accordance with Quality Management Work Instructions and QHSE procedures (ISO9001)
• Resolve billing discrepancies and discrepancies against client SOP's

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in air freight or export shipping
• Good working knowledge of domestic and international geography including countries and major cities
• Must be a US CItizen

GOOD REASON TO JOIN
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.
ABOUT KUEHNE+NAGEL
With over 79.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.
CONTACT
US Talent Acquisition
USA.Talent.Acquisition@Kuehne-Nagel.com