Externally: Forwarding Agent, Marine warranty surveyor, Customs, Shipping Agencies, Vendors (in some Regions only in critical circumstances), Port Authorities
Main Accountabilities
Provides transport cost and man-hours estimation and reports, monitors budget vs. project execution
Defines methods and means of Transportation in agreement with Project Procurement Manager
Plans and revises shipping strategy
Plans and supervises handling operations for ?special items?
Prepares and issues specifications, Invitation to Bid, Negotiation documents, and Service Orders
Defines and assigns to Forwarding Agents any shipments out of Service Orders
Contacts suppliers and coordinates pick-up operations, based on the loading/shipping plan for each shipment
Issues or coordinates the issue of import-export documentation, together with the Administration Department when necessary
Issues and updates the Shipping Notice to the various parties involved and sends a separate set of shipping documents to the field
Improves and/or modifies standard procedures
Job scopeCoordination of more complex or diversified shipping schemes Typical Profile/ Must haveTechnical diploma or relevant degree/ diploma 5 to 7 years of experience on management and coordination of complex shipping schemes We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background Check and Drug Screen may be required. Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.