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PGL

International Operations Specialist - Ocean Export

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.75 - $34.75
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development assistance
Flexible work schedule
Employee assistance program

Job Description

PGL is a leader in supply chain solutions, providing comprehensive logistics services that cater to the complex needs of clients across various industries. Located at ATL Station in College Park, GA, PGL has established itself as a reliable and innovative company focused on enhancing supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness while maintaining the highest standards of customer satisfaction. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, PGL delivers tailored transportation, freight forwarding, and logistics services that enable businesses to optimize their supply chain operations and thrive in competitive markets. The company embraces a culture of teamwork, proactive problem solving, and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 4 year degree
  • 3-5 years of international freight forwarding experience
  • ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • proficiency in using desktop and laptop computers
  • familiarity with logistics and supply chain software
  • excellent problem-solving skills
  • ability to work in a team environment
  • attention to detail
  • strong organizational skills

Job Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of international freight forwarding experience
  • industry related degree and/or certification
  • knowledge of transportation principles and methods
  • knowledge of customer and personal service processes
  • understanding of administration and management principles
  • familiarity with production and processing techniques
  • awareness of public safety and security policies
  • knowledge of personnel and human resources procedures
  • proficiency with computers and electronics
  • understanding of education and training methods
  • competency in mathematics
  • knowledge of economics and accounting principles
  • active listening skills
  • speaking skills
  • critical thinking
  • time management
  • complex problem solving
  • coordination skills
  • judgment and decision making
  • reading comprehension
  • oral comprehension
  • oral expression
  • problem sensitivity
  • written comprehension
  • deductive reasoning
  • inductive reasoning
  • near vision
  • speech clarity
  • speech recognition
  • written expression

Job Duties

  • seek opportunities and challenges in a manner that maximizes profit to pgl while reducing pgl customer supply chain cost
  • cooperate with pgl cross-functional teams to accomplish organizational objectives
  • facilitate day to day shipment activity
  • provide status updates to customers
  • process all shipment 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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