Traffic Coordinator - ocean logistics (#35181)

An international corporation in Houston, TX is currently seeking a qualified Traffic Coordinator - ocean logistics to join their company in a direct-hire hybrid work opportunity.

Responsibilities of Traffic Coordinator - ocean logistics:

• Documentation and payment arrangement.
• Create shipping documentation and contracts as instructed by commercial manager.
• Communicate with relevant counterparts such as freight forwarders, surveyors, shipping companies and others for proper filing and arrangement of documentation.
• Maintain files and internal records of all shipping in a manner easy for others to track.
• Create and send invoices to customers. Monitor the status to ensure payment is received per the agreement and make timely requests to counterparts when there are outstanding or overdue balances.
• Arrange payments to supplier and vendors per the agreed terms. Professionally respond to any inquiries raised from vendors and consult with commercial manager in case of disputes.
• Consult with commercial manager in case of any suspicious payment requests.
• Accurately input transactions into SAP ERP.
• Properly submit accruals (journal entry) as instructed by the commercial manager and accounting department.
• Submit other applications requested by the commercial manager relevant to transactions.
• Prepare and respond to any audit / internal control tests. Summarize and report requirements to the commercial and department manager.
• Vendor management and registration.
• Product code and data update and/or registration.
• Provide back-up support to Sales Coordinator, if required.
• Any other relevant support requested from commercial manager.

Requirements of Traffic Coordinator - ocean logistics:

• Excellent communication, listening and relationship building skills.
• College degree (or equivalent experience desired).
• 3-5 years of experience of Logistics Support (ocean freight import/export preferred).
• Ability to plan, organize, structure and improve work.
• Ability in a team environment.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for 25 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food, Logistics, Manufacturing and Oil & Gas industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of You to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable time frame, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

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“We do not accept any resumes from any third-party organizations or other recruiters.”