Ocean Export Specialist

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over 130 locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our client's logistics challenges.

As a full-service global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider, we help you manage the warehouse and transportation needs of your supply chain so you can focus on your business. Get in touch for all your shipping needs!

The Ocean Export Specialist will be responsible for processing shipments and all related activities for an assigned base of accounts. Works with clients, carriers and potential clients on a daily basis.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare documentation, dock receipts, bills of lading, export declarations.
• File SED’s (Shippers Export Declarations)
• Track and trace cargo as necessary to insure proper movement and delivery.
• Provide accounting department with proper and correct billing information.
• Communicate with clients regarding disposition of Freight (i.e. tracking & tracing, routing & dispatching, and rate quotations).
• Communicate with vendors/suppliers regarding shipment dispatch, routing, pricing, and rates.
• Communicate & correspond with other Company branches and agents for client satisfaction, and ensure excellent service execution.
• Seek the most profitable mode of shipment, yet meet client’s requirement for the movement of freight.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Physical Requirements:

• Position may require extended periods of sitting, computer use, standing and walking. Some light lifting may be required in some instances

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Import/Export industry preferred.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate (verbally and intuitively) effectively with both clients and internal personnel.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be career-oriented, hard-working, quick learner and have excellent recall for past events/situations/numbers.
• Strong knowledge of personal computers Education and Experience
• Able to be proactive in providing quality client service and to handle pressure and responsibility in a fast pace environment, in a timely and affective manner.
• Good client service skill and ability to handle dual tasks.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years related experience
• Minimum 3 years industry experience preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Education

• High School or better

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Functional expert: Seen as a ‘thought leader’ on a subject
• Detail-oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all the details needed to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to make an impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organisation
• Entrepreneurial spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business