ARE YOU READY TO JOIN A GLOBAL LEADER IN THE FREIGHT FORWARDING AND CONTRACT LOGISTICS FIELD, WHO KNOWS THEIR EMPLOYEES ARE THEIR GREATEST STRENGTH?

LOGISTEED-America is on a mission to deliver high-quality transportation and logistics services and help make the world a better place for generations to come. We are looking for a Import Operations team member to join us on this mission!

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1950, LOGISTEED-America is part of a global network of companies providing transportation and logistics services including ocean & air freight transport, contract logistics, customs brokerage, supply chain management, and more.

SUMMARY

The successful candidate in this position will possess key skills and experience which include knowledge of international import transportation. This position requires excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task along with the knowledge to produce accurate workflow in a fast-paced, high-pressure freight forwarding operations environment, while positively contributing to the success of the team. This role will mainly focus on ocean import operations but may assist with air import operations as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performing tasks safely
• Ensuring area housekeeping requirements are met
• Abiding by all OSHA rules and LOGISTEED America, Inc.’s safety practices
• Meeting established procedures and productivity, safety and quality standards
• Meeting attendance & punctuality standards
• Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking into account the nature of the goods, cost, transit time and security
• Obtaining, checking and/or preparing all transportation documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with local and international regulations
• Liaising with third parties to move goods (by road, rail, air or sea) in accordance with customer requirements
• Working closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operations to deadlines
• Maintaining communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports and statistics
• Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight
• Managing multiple customers across the globe coordinating shipments between multiple carriers and modes of transportation
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years operational freight forwarding experience
• Experience with CargoWise1 preferred

EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma / GED

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Effective, clear, and concise communication skills
• Detail oriented with ability to solve problems independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrated experience interacting, developing and maintaining customer relationships
• Proven success in and improving quality, service, safety and client relationship in a fast-paced high-pressure setting
• Proven competencies in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and regulations (OSHA)
• Ability to pass all TSA background requirements
• Knowledge of ISF filing
• Ability to work flexible hours according to business needs

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents
• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear, to stand and walk for short periods of time, and to frequently bend, stoop, and kneel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and lift with arms, shoulders and legs. The employee is required to sit for prolonged periods of time; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performing tasks safely
• Ensuring area housekeeping requirements are met
• Abiding by all OSHA rules and LOGISTEED America, Inc.’s safety practices
• Meeting established procedures and productivity, safety and quality standards
• Meeting attendance & punctuality standards
• Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking into account the nature of the goods, cost, transit time and security
• Obtaining, checking and/or preparing all transportation documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with local and international regulations
• Liaising with third parties to move goods (by road, rail, air or sea) in accordance with customer requirements
• Working closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operations to deadlines
• Maintaining communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports and statistics
• Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight
• Managing multiple customers across the globe coordinating shipments between multiple carriers and modes of transportation
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manage