Account Representative - Ocean Export

Acct Rep – Ocean Export

We’re hiring an Acct Rep – Ocean Export who thrives in a fun and fast-paced environment!

Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply or check out more jobs at www.workatGEODIS.com! 

At GEODIS, our vision is to be a growth partner for our clients (who are some of the biggest brands in the world!), and our warehouse teammates play a critical role in making this happen. No matter what position you’re in or where you’re located across our 160+ warehouses in the United States, you’ll find yourself contributing to their success, all with the opportunity to Keep Rising in your career!

Job Details:

The Account Representative -Ocean Export is responsible for coordinating and executing shipments to ensure adequate service levels of clients are met. This position supports the company's day to day functions and is the direct liaison for assigned shipments.

What you'll be doing:

·         Receives and edits export orders

·         Prepares all necessary documents such as commercial invoices, export declarations, certificate of origin, letters of credit

·         Prepares international export documents timely and accurately according to custom's and customer's requirements.

·         Arranges shipments through shipper's contracted carriers

·         Reviews pertinent domestic and foreign trade regulations

·         Communicates with vendors, government agencies, customer

·         Coordinates with Customer Service Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction is met

·         Maintains SOP manual of international export requirements for each customer and updates as necessary

·         Maintains organized files monthly by customer for all international shipments

·         Provides clerical support including sorting of faxes and documents and distribution of those documents to team members

 Requirements:

·         High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency

·         Minimum 3 years’ experience in exportation of goods or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.

·         Knowledge of Letters of Credit preferred

·         Knowledge of the movement of freight via ocean

·         PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel

 Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.

Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”.

Next steps:

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OR

Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply!