Export & Logistics Operations

LOGISTEED America, INC • Torrance, CA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

The Export and Logistics Operations Specialist reports to the LOGISTEED-America, Inc. Branch Manager. The successful candidate will possess key skills and experience including knowledge of international export transportation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task. This role requires the ability to produce accurate workflow in a fast-paced, high-pressure freight forwarding operations environment, while positively contributing to the success of the team. Qualities such as ethical conduct, sound judgment, a passion to help team members, detail-orientation, reliability, the ability to balance team needs with organizational goals, and outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and organizational communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• Background, experience and ability to work in Cargowise
• High school diploma / GED
• 3-5 years Experience in the cargo transportation industry
• Effective, clear, and concise communication skills
• Detail oriented with ability to solve problems independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrated experience interacting, developing and maintaining customer relationships
• 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
• Understand and comply with EMCP (Export Management & Compliance Program)
• Ability to work flexible hours according to business needs
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret spreadsheets and business documents
• Ability to respond effectively and efficiently to customer requests and questions of the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks safely
• Ensure area housekeeping requirements are met
• Abide by all OSHA rules and LOGISTEED-America, Inc. safety practices
• Meet established procedures and productivity, safety and quality standards
• Meet attendance & punctuality standards
• Communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Assist in maintaining the security and safety of the warehouse
• Count or verify freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation
• May perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing and repacking for shipments as needed
• Cross train to all functions in Export and Logistics Operations
• Investigate and plan the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking into account the nature of the goods, cost, transit time and security
• Negotiate contracts, transportation and handling costs
• Obtain, check and/or prepare all transportation documentation to meet Customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with local and international regulations
• Liaise with third parties to move goods (by road, rail, air or sea) in accordance with customer requirements
• Arrange air/ocean transport for urgent and high-value freight and managing the risk door to door
• Arrange courier and specialist hand-carry services
• Work closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operations to deadlines
• Maintain communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports and statistics
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight
• Manage multiple customers across the globe coordinating shipments between multiple carriers and modes of transportation
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager

Benefits

• PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION - The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED