Account Representative - Ocean Export/ Import

GEODIS•Long Beach, CA

12h

About The Position

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), the company powers A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. GEODIS encourages career growth and offers endless opportunities. This specific role is for an Ocean Export/ Import Account Representative, responsible for managing the logistics and documentation related to international ocean freight.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency
Minimum 3 years experience in the exportation of goods or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.
PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Letters of Credit preferred
Knowledge of the movement of freight via ocean

Responsibilities

Receives and edits export/ imports orders
Prepares all necessary documents such as commercial invoices, export/ import 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

Benefits

Fair pay and some jobs come with bonus opportunities.
Part-time, full-time, seasonal – days, nights, weekends, and even gig work. We have the job and shift you want.
Payday as early as you want. Access your earnings on demand.
Access to telemedicine from day 1 at no cost. Other benefit options include healthcare, dental, and vision at affordable costs after a short waiting period.
Paid holidays, time off, short-term disability, and new parent leave are a few of the ways we support time away from work to take care of your life.
We pride ourselves on a safe, clean, and healthy work environment for everyone.
We are always asking our teammates to tell us how to make their experience working at GEODIS even better.
When you are ready to take the next step in your career, we will be there to support you. We promote about 10% of our warehouse workers each year.
Our "GEODIS Compassion Fund" makes one-time grants to teammates who have experienced unexpected catastrophes.
Volunteer in your community or donate to the "GEODIS Foundation" or "GEODIS Compassion Fund".
Work with fun, supportive people just like you!
We value diversity and seek to provide an inclusive culture. Join an Employee Resource Group, participate in an international lunch, or celebrate your heritage to find your place of belonging.
Whether you are interested in the opportunity to work seasonally or looking to launch your career, GEODIS is the place!