Ocean Import Booking Representative

• Review daily booking activity from an operational and compliance perspective. Review routing, carrier selection, sailing schedules and transit time to ensure compliance with company and client expectations
• Audit bookings to ensure PO/shipment management requirements are adhered to (PO/SKU construct, piece count description, etc.)
• Ensure all required fields and codes are accurately maintained and issues identified and resolved at time of booking
• Ensure AMS & ISF, E-Manifest (ACI), Japan AFR accuracy is maintained and BOL's are on file. Identify and resolve issues at time of booking
• Timely presentation of booking confirmations and manage all required follow up with clients and agents
• Ensure out gate, container loaded, in gate dates are accurately maintained and milestones are updated and reported as necessary
• Ensure transshipments are tracked and sailing schedules maintained. Manage and report delays to effected parties
• Issue loading and revised loading confirmations timely
• Create file numbers at the appropriate time and ensure documentation/traffic departments are aware of any issues that may impact schedules

• Strong geographical awareness and experience routing international cargo
• Understanding of ocean carrier services and operations (including carrier partnerships/alliances)
• Understanding of international transportation pricing practices and associated administration
• Ability to provide support and guidance to agents, clients, sales people in regard to routing/pricing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret foreign language to English translation
• Understanding of industry used terminology
• Experience working in a fast paced, team oriented, deadline driven department
• Understanding of AMS and ISF processing and compliance
• Problem solving experience and confidence to challenge status quo
• Computer literacy and strong organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skill
• A Degree in business, supply chain management, finance or geography is seen as an advantage

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with company cost-sharing
• Health Savings Account medical benefit option with a company contribution to the health savings account
• No cost Medical Bridge Program to assist with costs that may be attributable to the plan deductible
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• No cost Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a generous company match
• Paid Time Off (over 4 weeks of PTO by year 5 with Laufer)
• No cost Employee Assistance Plan to assist with emotional well-being, family and relationships, legal and financial matters, and more
• Employee Recognition Program
• Giveback Program – each employee is given $500/year to donate to a charity (Laufer has donated over $1 million!!!)

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