Account Representative - Ocean Import

GEODIS Career•Edison, NJ

8d•Onsite

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), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

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.
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

Responsibilities

Receives and edits import 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

Benefits

Fair pay and some jobs come with bonus opportunities
Part-time, full-time, seasonal – days, nights, weekends, and even gig work
Access to telemedicine from day 1 at no cost
healthcare, dental, and vision at affordable costs after a short waiting period
Paid holidays, time off, short-term disability, and new parent leave
safe, clean, and healthy work environment
When you are ready to take the next step in your career, we will be there to support you.
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!