What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Documentation Specialist position at Port To Port International Corporation?
Responsible for accurately review, preparation, transmitting and submission of all documents needed for shipping of cargo. This includes Bills of Lading, Dock receipts, Letter of Intent, AES, and all other documents requested by Customs offices, local and foreign. You will support the Operations department by ensuring that all export documents are accurate in our effort to provide an error-free shipping process for your customers. This position reports directly to the Operations Supervisor and Managers.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Receive from CS team titles of all shipments created
- Review and confirm accuracy between physical titles and BNI for all shipments, identifying any shipments that cannot be completed due to local and foreign regulations.
- Keeping Cargo-In-Vessel data accurate and up to date to ensure a real time tracking of the documentation process of all shipments
- Keep custody of titles received while keeping them organized by reference number
- Generate Dock Receipts (DR) needed to submit to steamship company validation
- For FL shipments, in addition to the DR, generate the Letter of Intent for steamship company validation
- Keeping AES updated once loading has been confirmed for each shipment
- Owns the validation process with US Customs for all shipments. This includes the submission on a daily basis of titles/BOS and all relevant documents.
- Confirms that all documents are received stamped for DE shipments or via email for FL shipments
- Follows up any particular issues with US Customs, such as vehicles or containers marked as hold or awaiting custom’s inspection
- Validation of data accuracy between CCR and BNI
- Submission of Shipping Instructions to steamship companies
- Review MBLs sent by steamship companies and ensure review and approval of such documents is completed within 24 hours
- Update booking rates after MBL approval
- Confirmation of vessel sailings in BNI
- Preparing documentation packages for CA offices.
- Request bookings from the Shipping Companies to enter in the BNI.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong computer and internet skills.
- Must be Bilingual Spanish/English.
- Ability to multi-task. Exceptional attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency, performs well under stress.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
- Must pass background screen and drug tests.