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Buckley Search Inc. |
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Partners for Progress |
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kevin@buckleysearch.com
Tel: (416) 865-0695 toll-free 1 (866) 996-9984
anna@buckleysearch.com
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Our Client offers an extensive variety of logistical/transportation services
that include air, ocean and ground;
manufacturing support; freight forwarding; customs brokerage; contract
logistics and a host of other services.
In addition, customers can utilize enhanced transportation and supply chain
planning and optimization tools.
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Primary duty is to process routine to moderately complex ocean export
transactions, including all related activities,
for an assigned base of accounts. Perform duties related to document preparation
and traffic coordination required to
process export shipments in a cost-efficient manner within Company standards.
- Provide excellent Ocean Export services to Customers
- Experience in handling FCL and LCL
- Ciffa Graduate preferred
- Knowledge of L/Cs and breakbulk cargo preferred
- Self-motivated with strong communications skills
- 3 to 5 years experience
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive, review, and process export documentation for an assigned base of
accounts.
- Comply with all requirements listed under any given Letter of Credit.
- Prepare accurate and profitable CIF quotations for review by Team Leader or
Manager.
- Recognize profit opportunities in the areas of insurance coverage,
commissions, cargo for NVOCC booking, commissions from
inland freight and other service subcontracting.
- Arrange inland freight services.
- Reply to overseas inquiries in a clear, concise and timely manner. Maintain
clear verbal and written communication with clients.
- Provide excellent and timely customer service by informing clients of the
status of their shipments under the direct supervision
and advice of the Air/Ocean Export Manager.
- Advise Supervisor of any problems or irregularities discovered within assigned
transactions.
- Provide excellent and timely customer service by informing clients of the
status of their shipments under the direct supervision
and advice of the Supervisor, Air/Ocean Export.
- Advise Supervisor or Manager of any transaction problems or irregularities.
- Actively pursue a better understanding of export logistics process through
self -study, as well as courses and seminars presented by
the Company and other approved sources.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and guidelines, such as the Code
of Conduct, assigned work schedules, and attendance requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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- Written communication skill to compose routine letters and to edit and proof
business correspondence and reports.
- Use the Company-standard software for word processing and spreadsheets, etc.,
as applicable, to generate more
elaborate reports, charts, and graphs.
- Three years experience in all activities related to logistics and freight
forwarding services, including arranging
transport and delivery of shipments, and other related functions.
- The ability to analyze necessary moderately complex administrative details. -
These would include organizing and
preparing documents, and assembling documents or reports containing data
from several sources.
- Effective verbal communication skills and past customer service experience is
required, since work requires extensive
phone contact with carriers and other parties concerning the ocean export
process.
- Basic creative problem solving and analytical skills
- Good judgment and initiative
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good listener
- A team player
- Must work well under pressure as a self-starter, handling multiple tasks
- Internally motivated, self-starter with ability to plan, organize and
establish priorities to meet goals and achieve results.
- High Integrity
Education/Experience
- Completion of a high school education, plus two years of related higher
education or international transportation industry experience.
- A minimum of two years international transportation industry experience
preferred, or a minimum of two years of college courses
in supply chain logistics, international transportation, or a related
field of study.
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- Salary Commensurate with experience and excellent Benefits
- Very well-established company with strong, progressive minded management
To explore this career opportunity in confidence please call Kevin or Anna at
(416) 865-0695
or email
kevin@buckleysearch.com
or anna@buckleysearch.com
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This
position is not advertised or represented elsewhere.
Toll-free: 1 (866) 996-9984
Put your career on a progressive track! All discussions are strictly
confidential.
For more information and to discuss your qualifications please call us at
(416) 865-0695.
Associate Member,
CIFFA, CSCB, IE Canada
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kevin@buckleysearch.com
Tel: (416) 865-0695 toll-free 1 (866) 996-9984
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