DX Data Team Specialist

LOGISTEED America, INC•Monterey Park, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

LOGISTEED-America is a global leader in Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics, providing high-quality transportation and logistics services including ocean & air freight transport, contract logistics, customs brokerage, and supply chain management. The Data Team Specialist will be responsible for reviewing and validating data extracted from various documents, such as commercial invoices and packing lists, and ensuring its accurate transference into the Transportation Management System (TMS). This role requires entry-level knowledge of international import transportation, import brokerage procedures, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Customs), and Participating Government Agency (PGA) requirements, including the clearance process, classification, and valuation. The ideal candidate will possess meticulous attention to detail, adapt quickly to a fast-paced, high-pressure freight forwarding operations environment, and contribute positively to the team's success. The specialist is also expected to provide valuable feedback and suggestions for improving departmental objectives and goals.

Requirements

Entry-level knowledge of international import transportation
Entry-level knowledge of import brokerage procedures
Entry-level knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“Customs”) requirements
Entry-level knowledge of Participating Government Agency (“PGA”) requirements including the clearance process, classification, and valuation
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure freight forwarding operations environment
Ability to positively contribute to the success of the team
Ability to review and validate data extracted from a variety of documents (including but not limited to a commercial invoice and/or packing list)
Ability to cross reference data transference into our Transportation Management System (“TMS”)
Ability to communicate articulately any valuable feedback and suggestions
Ethical with sound judgement
Possess a passion to help team members
Ability to work well with others at all levels, enjoys being part of a team, and is a true team player
Detail-oriented
Reliable, follows through on commitments
Balances team’s needs with goals of organization
Outstanding written, verbal, presentation and organization communication skills
Professional presentation
Tenacious
Goal oriented and task driven
Strategic Thinking
Problem Solving / Analysis
Prioritize Tasks / Time Management
Communication Proficiency
Personal Effectiveness / Credibility
Multi-tasking
Strong organizational skills
High degree of accuracy
Strong business acumen
Minimum 2+ years operational freight forwarding (customs brokerage) experience
High school diploma / GED
Fluency in English
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and phone etiquette
Effective, clear, and concise communication skills
Detail oriented with ability to solve problems independently as well as in a team environment
Proven ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Proven success in and improving quality, service, safety and client relationship in a fast-paced high-pressure setting
Proven competencies in Microsoft Office products
Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and regulations (OSHA)
Ability to pass all TSA background requirements
Knowledge of ISF filing
Ability to work flexible hours according to business needs
Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents
Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug test

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education
Experience with CargoWise software
Knowledge of import brokerage procedures and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“Customs”) and Participating Government Agency (“PGA) requirements (including the clearance process, classification, and valuation)

Responsibilities

Performing tasks safely
Ensuring area housekeeping requirements are met
Abiding by all OSHA rules and LOGISTEED America, Inc. safety practices
Meeting established procedures and productivity, safety and quality standards
Meeting attendance & punctuality standards
Uploading documents to the validation platform
Validating data extraction and information accuracy in the above-mentioned platform
Identifying exceptions and following proper procedure (general and/or customer-specific depending)
Pushing files to the TMS system (CargoWise) to create or update customs declarations