Operations and Customer Service Specialist
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a successful result. Key Responsibilities Export Operations Arrange collection from the. Request necessary documentation to facilitate export Book shipments with carriers / airlines.
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Job Title: Air / Ocean CSP and ADP – Specialist
Role Overview
An Operations and Customer Service Specialist is responsible for the perfect execution of shipments in his/her area of responsibility.
They will support the customer, sales and network with outstanding support and guidance whilst ensuring they undertake their shipments in line with all processes and policies to ensure a successful result.
Export Operations
- Arrange collection from the pick-up point
- Request necessary documentation to facilitate export
- Book shipments with carriers / airlines
- Prepare export documentation (BL / AWB)
- Coordinate with handling agents
- Manage or oversee customs clearance
- Handle and resolve any unforeseen export issues
- Send pre-alerts upon shipment departure
- Invoice destination offices or customers
- Accrue all relevant costs on the job file
- Manage vendor invoices through batch flow
- Ensure vendor statements are properly maintained
- Monitor shipments through to destination
- Provide updates on delays
Import Operations
- Receive inbound pre-alerts
- Schedule deliveries
- Coordinate with consignees and obtain required information for import
- Manage or oversee inbound customs clearance
- Release BL, prepare documents and handover DO to customer
- Keep customers updated throughout the process
- Obtain Proof of Delivery (POD)
- Invoice origin offices or customers
- Accrue all relevant costs on the job file
- Manage vendor invoices through batch flow
- Ensure vendor statements are properly maintained
General Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and complete data in the operating system AS400
- Follow SOPs / IOPs and communicate processes with agents and vendors
- Monitor and manage KPIs
- Follow up on quotes and pricing requests
- Identify potential business opportunities and share with Sales
Requirementseducation And Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline
Experience
- Extensive knowledge of ocean and air import / export procedures
- Prior experience in a freight forwarding company is mandatory
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