(USA) Ocean Export

Morrison Express•Grand Prairie, TX

5d•$25 - $28

About The Position

The Ocean Export role performs district ocean export operations and provides associated documentation. The position works with sales and account managers to respond to customer needs, and communicates with customers, carriers, and other offices or agents. It coordinates bookings and documentation with carriers and co-loaders, shippers, and sales contacts. The role prepares and checks shipping documentation, including Shipper’s Letters of Instruction and Letters of Credit, and verifies shipment details, charges, and third-party documents. It completes billing and accounting procedures, ensures payable and receivable documents are accurate and timely, and completes outbound moves, including ITs and permits to transfer. The position obtains necessary documents and charges before freight release, supports invoice verification, traces lost freight and shortages, and files preliminary notices of claim. The employee maintains complete and orderly shipment files and records, tracks cargo with carriers and co-loaders to confirm loading and transshipment, and completes tracking and billing milestones according to company guidelines. Other duties may be assigned by management. MEC offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, sick leave, holidays, and vacation. Pay ranges and benefits may be changed at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

Some college education or an associate degree from an accredited college.
At least one year of experience in freight forwarding ocean operations processes and procedures.
Attention to detail, deadline orientation, dependability, persistence, time management, and ability to work independently.
Documentation, scheduling, and reporting skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients and vendors.
Customer-service orientation.
Ability to suggest and implement corrective actions when issues arise.

Responsibilities

Perform district ocean export operations and provide associated documentation.
Work with sales and account managers to respond promptly to customer needs.
Communicate promptly and thoroughly with customers, carriers, and other offices or agents.
Coordinate bookings and documentation with carriers or co-loaders, shippers, and the responsible sales contact or office.
Prepare and verify documentation based on Shipper’s Letters of Instruction and/or Letters of Credit, including marks and numbers, shipment measurements and charges, goods descriptions, clauses, and delivery terms; check third-party documents for accuracy.
Complete accounting procedures and data entry to ensure services are billed appropriately.
Complete payable and receivable documents accurately and forward them in a timely manner.
Complete outbound moves, including ITs and permits to transfer.
Obtain required documents and charges before releasing freight and provide documentation to verify carrier invoices before payment approval.
Trace lost freight and shortages, follow up with shipping lines, inform involved stations and agents, and file preliminary notices of claim.
Ensure shipment files contain necessary documents in the correct sequence and maintain clear, accurate records to support accounts receivable and payable.
Track cargo with carriers or co-loaders to confirm it is on board and confirm loading at transshipment points.
Complete tracking and billing milestones according to company guidelines.
Perform other duties assigned by management.