Job description
Apply for this great position as a import coordinator today! This position relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. The qualified candidate is required to perform a variety of tasks under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.Duties & Responsibilities
1. Enter shipping document information into the system in an accurate manner; generate and proofread data entry printouts for accuracy and correct discrepancies.
2. Track cargo movements and cargo status, including but not limited to sailing status, transit time, arriving discharge, arriving final terminal, last free dates, arriving customer door, empty return, etc.
3. Track and verify status of shipping document release, ocean freight payment and customs clearance; resolve delays and other issues in a timely manner; enter or update status into the system efficiently.
4. Prepare documents related to cargo delivery including but not limited to dispatch order; coordinate cargo delivery to avoid demurrage and other accessorial charges.
5. Proactively coordinate with carriers, brokers, and customers to ensure on time delivery; continuously find ways to improve Customer Satisfaction in terms of timely delivery as well as empty pickups.
6. In case of diversion, proactively coordinate with carrier, corporate office, and relevant parties and ensure diversions are handled in costs effective ways and input such dates into system.
7. Handle shipping related claims. In case of unavoidable costs, investigate causes of current incidents, implement cost effective solutions and find preventive methods for future.
8. Verify transportation related invoices and enter shipping related events into the system promptly; resolve discrepancies whenever it is necessary.
9. Process payment or billing promptly into system for Finance Department to process.
10. Respond to customer inquires in a prompt and courteous manner; input, verify and maintain costs in the system accurately.
11. Report to supervisor issues that might not be resolved independently, or may cause significant impacts or costs.
12. Obtain competitive quotes including but not limited to transportation, storage rates, trans-loading, in a timely manner. Enter such information into system promptly.
13. Perform filing duties each day to include file maintenance on a regular basis.
14. Temporary position, may consider permanent for right candidate
AppleOne is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in people, and we are committed to working with people of all backgrounds and connecting them with clients and companies who share our goals of diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or health condition in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
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High School
0-1 years
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