Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $24.00 - $35.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Paid holidays
Job Description
The hiring company operates in the supply chain and logistics sector, focusing on international freight forwarding and transportation services. Based in College Park, GA, at the ATL Station, this company specializes in efficiently moving goods across air, rail, sea, and road networks. With a commitment to excellence, the company strives to meet or exceed client expectations consistently by offering prompt, proactive, and reliable solutions to transportation challenges. They highly value a positive work attitude and accurate performance in all job-related tasks, fostering a collaborative environment where team members support one another across departments to achieve organizational goals and deliver superior... Show More
Job Requirements
- 4 year degree
- 3-5 years of international freight forwarding experience
- proficient with ERP and CRM software
- strong communication skills
- ability to manage multiple priorities
- detail oriented
- able to work independently and in a team
- knowledge of shipping documentation and procedures
- understanding of supply chain and logistics processes
- knowledge of compliance and safety regulations
- excellent problem solving skills
- computer literacy
- strong organizational skills
- good interpersonal skills
Job Qualifications
- industry related degree and or certification
- 3-5 years of international freight forwarding experience
- knowledge of transportation principles and methods
- knowledge of customer and personal service principles
- knowledge of business and management principles
- knowledge of production and processing techniques
- knowledge of public safety and security policies
- knowledge of personnel and human resources principles
- knowledge of computers and electronics
- knowledge of education and training methods
- knowledge of mathematics
- knowledge of economics and accounting principles
- skills in active listening, speaking, critical thinking, time management, complex problem solving, coordination, judgment and decision making, reading comprehension
- abilities in oral comprehension and expression, problem sensitivity, written comprehension and expression, deductive and inductive reasoning, near vision, speech clarity, and speech recognition
Job Duties
- seek opportunities and challenges in a manner that maximizes profit while reducing customer supply chain cost
- cooperate with cross-functional teams to accomplish organizational objectives
- facilitate day to day shipment activity
- provide status updates to customers
- process all shipment and transportation activities for key customer accounts
- provide instructions to external agents per SOP
- process quoted shipments with operations specialists and agents
- handle import shipments from origin pickup to delivery
- follow up with agents on status of shipments
- update info and accrue all costs in the operating system
- adhere to established customer SOP
- select shipment routes based on nature of goods shipped and transit times
- determine efficient and cost-effective transportation methods
- reserve space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks
- arrange delivery or storage of goods at destinations
- assist clients in obtaining insurance reimbursements
- complete shipping documentation such as bills of lading and packing lists
- consolidate loads to reduce costs to shippers
- inform clients of shipping options and regulations
- establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
- document and record information
- communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates
- update and use relevant knowledge
- perform administrative activities
- process information
- get information
- interact with computers
- read maps
- route freight shipments
- compile numerical or statistical data
- prepare reports
- use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
- observe loading of freight for compliance
- obtain flight information from dispatcher
- maintain records, reports, or files
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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