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Ocean Import Coordinator

Rhenus Group
Cranford, USA
Full-time
Junior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago

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What You Bring:

  • 2+ years of hands-on ocean freight forwarding experience, with a strong focus on import operations.
  • Demonstrated experience independently coordinating FCL and LCL ocean import shipments from pre-alert through final delivery.
  • Strong knowledge of Bills of Lading, arrival notices, import documentation, cargo release processes, Incoterms, and international shipping procedures.
  • Knowledge of U.S. import requirements, customs clearance processes, and ISF requirements.
  • Experience coordinating with customs brokers, ocean carriers, NVOCCs, overseas agents, truckers, and warehouses.
  • Understanding of demurrage, detention, storage, free time, and other import-related accessorial charges.
  • Experience with Letters of Credit, cross-trade shipments, and international agent coordination is an asset.
  • Dangerous Goods (DG) certification or experience handling hazardous ocean cargo is an asset.
  • Experience using freight forwarding/TMS platforms; CargoWise experience is an asset.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when preparing shipping documentation and managing operational records.
  • Attention to Detail and Accuracy a must: Strong attention to detail required for documentation and day-to-day tasks.
  • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of hands-on ocean freight forwarding experience, with a strong focus on import operations.
  • Demonstrated experience independently coordinating FCL and LCL ocean import shipments from pre-alert through final delivery.
  • Strong knowledge of Bills of Lading, arrival notices, import documentation, cargo release processes, Incoterms, and international shipping procedures.
  • Knowledge of U.S. import requirements, customs clearance processes, and ISF requirements.
  • Experience coordinating with customs brokers, ocean carriers, NVOCCs, overseas agents, truckers, and warehouses.
  • Understanding of demurrage, detention, storage, free time, and other import-related accessorial charges.
  • Experience with Letters of Credit, cross-trade shipments, and international agent coordination is an asset.
  • Dangerous Goods (DG) certification or experience handling hazardous ocean cargo is an asset.
  • Experience using freight forwarding/TMS platforms; CargoWise experience is an asset.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when preparing shipping documentation and managing operational records.
  • Attention to Detail and Accuracy a must: Strong attention to detail required for documentation and day-to-day tasks.
  • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

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