International Transportation Planner

Old World Industries • Northbrook, IL

6d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Support the procurement and international export teams in all aspects of day to day business through shipment management and International compliance requirements. The person will be responsible for coordinating all the daily shipment activities, which includes preparing AES & ISF filings, preparing and submitting ocean bills of lading instructions, and preparing relevant shipment documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business
• 4-6 years of ocean freight experience
• Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite applications including Access and Excel (V-Lookups, pivot tables, formulas)
• Must have excellent oral, written communication rapport and relationship building skills

Nice To Haves

• Second language a plus
• Haz-Mat Certification for Air & Ocean is a plus
• Knowledge of SAP and Salesforce software a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing, coordination, and logistics of international import and export shipments
• Manage shipment documentation and organize the documents with relevance to the country and customer
• Must be able to address and engage multi-functional teams, as necessary, to ensure customer and business sustainability
• Analyzes International business and manage data in open order reports, and logistics reports.
• Initiate action to allow for on-time delivery or notify customer when delivery can be expected.
• Communicate with freight forwarders to obtain rate quotes, track/ trace ocean freight shipments, and book shipments
• Assist with arrangement of ocean import shipments to include customs clearance, ISF, commercial invoicing and packing list requirements
• Assists accounts and salespeople in respective territories.
• Collaborate with accounts payable on submission of invoices for freight vendors

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Voluntary life insurance
• Legal benefits
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level