Import Special Tasks

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company•Charleston, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This role plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth cargo operations and exceptional customer experiences. Responsibilities include coordinating cargo movements, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining effective communication across various departments, government agencies, and overseas offices, with a focus on accurate transportation updates and timely responses to customer inquiries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in a similar role (supply chain, transportation, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, customer service, etc.)
Prior Import Experience is a plus
Attention to detail: advanced
Communication skills: advanced
Customer orientation: advanced
Dependability: advanced
Organization skills & time management: advanced
Proactivity: advanced
Problem solving: intermediate
Productivity: advanced
Team player: intermediate
English: advanced
MS Excel with the ability to learn new software: intermediate
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
Must be able to commute to the designated office location
Authorization to work in the U.S

Responsibilities

Reaches out to respective departments outside of Import Customer Service to amend and fix any discrepancies and ensures the cargo is coordinated to the proper POD.
Contacts other departments outside of Import Customer Service to correct and resolve any errors and confirm operational feasibility for change of destination requests.
Coordinates with GVA for the commercial and operational feasibility of special requests (e.g., change of destination, added transshipment, re-exports, returned cargo, mis declared cargo).
Communicates with government agencies, overseas offices, and other departments on the status of the containers.
Provide accurate quotes for charges upon request.
Respond promptly, professionally, and effectively to phone calls and emails.
Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring proper entry filing for customers.
Resolves customers' issues and concerns by taking the appropriate actions and using all available tools to meet their needs on the first contact whenever possible.
Provides extra information to improve the customer's experience.
Provides accurate and timely answers to all questions about transportation status and updates, following corporate guidelines.
Cross-check the manifest against the discharge list to identify any discrepancies.
Input the manifest data into the relevant system (e.g., OVA).
Submits the manifest to Customs for Direct approval and ensures it is accepted, handling rejections as needed.
Receives packing lists and adjusts manifested piece counts accordingly.
Ensure that the updated manifest information is submitted to both Customs and the Terminal.
Manage in-bond permits (IT, T&E, IE) by canceling, renewing, or issuing them.
Run reports to apply necessary corrections.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50,000
Long Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Business Travel Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking)
Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
Short Term Disability Insurance
401K Plan – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match.
Wellness Program initiatives / Free MSC Partner Subscriptions with Calm
Partner Discount Programs with MSC Cruises, Apple, Dell, Nissan, Whirlpool, AT&T, Pets Best and others.