Account Representative - Ocean Import

GEODIS•Elk Grove Village, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Find your future at GEODIS. This is not your old-time warehouse job. Work in modern facilities with cutting-edge technology, helping us move products for some of the world’s most influential brands. GEODIS is a global third-party logistics provider (3PL for short) powering the supply chains of some of the top brands and manufacturers. Our legacy of excellence in supply chain solutions spans decades. Come find your future with us as we shape the future of logistics.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years experience in importation of goods or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.
Minimum 1 year experience in Ocean/Maritime freight transportation.
Knowledge of Government Agency requirements
Knowledge of the movement of freight via air and/or ocean
PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel
Ability to read and interpret documents
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to multi task
Mathematical skills essential to ensure accuracy in pricing

Nice To Haves

Preferred experienced with the following systems: Nextgen, Kronos, Cargo Factor, G360, Poseidon, Service Now, TSA Known Shipper, and Pandora.

Responsibilities

Handle shipments and ensure profitability
Establish task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments
Coordinate shipping details with origin agent
Track and trace incoming shipments with airlines, steam ship lines and other NVOCC carriers and ensure customers are informed of each milestone
Billing on time, zero demurrage mind set, detention, exam fees, etc.
Work directly with carriers to coordinate and follow up incoming shipments
Negotiate pricing with Ocean/Agent/Ground Carrier/Steamship/Airlines
Provide effective and accurate instructions to transportation carriers according to company's shipping guidelines
Convert and verify shipment weight and volume
Calculate rates and price conversions; profit and loss analysis
Maintain communication with customers, carriers and vendors
Coordinate pick-ups and invoice files
Assist customers with question complaints, requests, tracking and tracing
Process, arrange and coordinate cargo bookings with customer and overseas agents
Handles accounting processes accurately and in a timely manner.
Open files in Cargo Factor system generating invoice to the brokerage team or outside broker