Ocean/Air Export Logistics Specialists

As an Ocean/Air Export Logistics Specialist, you will be the primary point of contact for ensuring the proper and timely movement of ocean and air freight shipments. You will represent the company in developing new outside business relationships with both carriers and customers. In addition, you will have internal communications coordinating with other team members and assigned warehouses with an eye to guarantee the timely delivery of all freight shipments. Successful candidates will be dedicated performers, driven to perform on all cylinders and committed to every aspect of their role.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate taking ownership of assigned projects.
Successful candidates will be internally driven and focused on going to whatever extent necessary to drive their individual performance and deliver the desired results.
The candidates offered the positions will possess an aptitude for paying attention to details while at the same time fully capable of communicating the larger project goal(s).
Medium to small freight forwarding history a strong plus! Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Export Logistics Specialist: * Coordinate air and ocean shipments A to Z - "cradle to grave"
* Communicate efficiently with overseas partners and local vendors
* Identify areas of improvement in the transportation of client's supply chain
* Anticipate potential issues and communicate to the client to mitigate disruptions in their supply chain
* Ensuring timely updates or shipment details and updating system timely to meet deadlines
* Provide price indications for clients for their export shipments
* Prepare and review export documents and ensure compliance with US requirements
* Responsible for proper and timely invoicing of clients Cargowise experienced / certified
Highly proficient and recognized in all daily aspects of export operations documentation
Extensive experience in negotiating, pricing, securing processes of market products with Shipping Ocean / Air , LCL, FCL, ISO Tank, and dry containers
Extensive inventory records management experience with proven ability to provide monthly forecasts and payment / collections competencies. A desire to practice our core values: timely information, pursuit of excellence, appreciation of a strong, positive work culture, and giving back to the communities in which we serve. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 2 years of experience in ocean/air export freight forwarding, import experience a big plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Experience in a transaction processing role Note, English is the principal language for this position. This position requires good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a diverse multicultural environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.