What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Operations Coordinator - Ocean Export position at SEKO Logistics?
Job Description :
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE :
- Execute the day-to-day shipments originated and / or handled by the operations department; prioritize, schedule and route shipments and arrange for transportation throughout the United States and internationally and obtain Proof of Deliveries (POD) on all orders.
- Produce all necessary documents, bills of lading, etc.
- Answer phones, book, and work with all shipments with carriers. Provide excellent customer service and communication with our customers and vendors.
- Research and respond to any agent requests. Work with vendor-specific websites to set up and track shipments.
- Determine routings for overseas and origins if required.
- Negotiate rates with carriers, vendors, and agents. Assist in the preparation and approval of rate quotes or shipment costing for internal and external customers.
- Ensure prompt and accurate completion of all paperwork associated with movement of inbound and outbound shipments.
- Ensure timely pick-ups, recoveries, deliveries, and airline and agent selection, while maintaining cost controls. Effective communication with them is essential to ensure shipments are executed timely and accurately.
- Maintain accurate status updates of shipments including in-transit notifications and estimated time of deliveries; communicate daily with customers to keep them informed of changes pertaining to their shipments should an update apply or be required.
- Communicate pending work and / or unresolved problems to shift personnel and the operations manager.
- Accurately manage and maintain departmental administrative tasks such as accounting, reporting and recordkeeping in accordance with internal policies and state and federal regulations.
- Enter pickups and route freight, then file documents after completion.
- Enter new accounts and / or do maintenance on account files when needed.
- Entering & maintaining customer tariffs in domestic operating system, SEKO RED NA.
- Process cargo manifests, calculate charges, and coordinate all areas of freight release.
- Proactively solicit customer feedback and provide innovative solutions to customer service issues / barriers
- Must be aware of FAA Security program, packaging and crating procedures, and hazardous materials management.
- Comply with SEKO's C-TPAT Security Profile TSA Certified and SEKO's Core Values
- Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace. Comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures. Co-operate with management in its fulfilment of its legislative obligations.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
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SEKO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.