Ocean Import Account Representative

Account Representative – Ocean Import

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team: 

• Handle shipments and ensure profitability


• Establish task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments


• Coordinate shipping details with origin agent


• Track and trace incoming shipments with steam ship lines and other NVOCC carriers and ensure customers are informed of each milestone


• Billing on time, zero demurrage mind set, detention, exam fees, etc.  


• Work directly with carriers to coordinate and follow up incoming shipments


• Negotiate pricing with Ocean/Agent/Ground Carrier/Steamship


• Provide effective and accurate instructions to transportation carriers according to company's shipping guidelines


• Convert and verify shipment weight and volume


• Calculate rates and price conversions, profit, and loss analysis 


• Maintain communication with customers, carriers, and vendors


• Coordinate pick-ups and invoice files


• Assist customers with questions, complaints, requests, tracking and tracing


• Process, arrange and coordinate cargo bookings with customers and overseas agents


• Handles accounting processes accurately and in a timely manner


• Open files in CargoWise system generating invoice to the brokerage team or outside broker

What you need: 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in importation of goods or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.  


• Knowledge of Government Agency requirements  


• Knowledge of the movement of freight via ocean  


• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access, and Excel 


• Ability to read and interpret documents


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required


• Ability to multitask


• Mathematical skills are essential to ensure accuracy in pricing

What you gain from joining our team: 

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app


• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!


• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment


• 401k match


• Paid maternity and parental leave


• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs


• Employee discounts


• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app


• Free financial wellness programs


• Daycare discount program


• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community


• + more! 

Join our Team!

• Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.

OR

• Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply1