What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ocean Import Specialist position at SAVINO DEL BENE U?
Savino Del Bene is a Global Freight Forwarding Company headquartered in Florence, Italy. With a network of more than 295 offices and over 5,500 employees across five continents, Savino Del Bene is one of the leading logistics company that offers import, export, customs brokerage services and warehousing third party solutions servicing several Vertical Markets. We are currently looking for an Ocean Import Specialist to join our team. We are looking for a motivated and passionate candidate to become part of our high paced, professional Ocean import team.
Essential Job Functions:
- Receive, review, and process import documentation for accounts.
- Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed and released to carrier, customers and agents in a timely manner.
- Obtain and create quotes for shipments and source best method of transportation.
- Work with Brokerage or CFS to coordinate and monitor the release of goods from the carrier, Customs, or other governmental agency examinations that may be required.
- Communicate with overseas agents to ensure proper pre-alerts and documentation.
- Continue to explore different options to reduce cost, and increase revenues.
- Track and trace shipment and provide updates to clients and sales.
- Uphold a strong and professional relationship with airlines, transportation agencies and sales.
- Demonstrate an emphasis on customer satisfaction per company policy.
- Maintain shipment files and ensure billing is completed within a timely fashion.
- Assist as backup for alternate accounts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
**Must be able to work on site, this is not a remote role**
