Coordinator IDT

Hapag-Lloyd AG; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hapag-Lloyd AG in Georgia seeks an Inland Delivery Specialist to enhance customer experiences for inland shipments and foster vendor partnerships. You will coordinate with operational vendors and communicate proactively with customers and authorities to ensure efficient, compliant movement of containers.

You will also manage cargo releases, customs steps, and daily cargo dwell tracking, working with the GSC, legal, and insurance teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 2+ years in maritime industry or equivalent.
• Specialized knowledge of all principles of the Operations function.
• Proficient in MS Office with strong documentation and communication.
• Understands shipping terms, routings, schedules and general practices of various countries.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer inquiries and coordinate work order activities with operational vendors.
• Ensure timely, cost-efficient transport of containers by rail, truck, barge, and feeder vessel.
• Communicate with customers regarding inland issues via Salesforce and phone center.
• Facilitate cargo release, customs clearance in terminal systems, and related formalities.
• Arrange Mini Land Bridge transportation bookings and coordinate with the GSC team.
• Prepare cargo release and delivery orders; support customers with information and processes.
• Track dwelling containers daily and follow up with customers to avoid storage costs.
• Ensure compliant handling of return cargo and cost-effective intermodal routings.
• Monitor work orders for timely performance and resolve issues with stakeholders.
• Research intermodal cargo claims and liaise with management as needed.

Skills

Maritime industry experience

Shipping terms knowledge

MS Office

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Salesforce

QlikView

Job description

What You'll Do

As part of the Inland Delivery Team, the goal is to create exceptional customer experiences related to inland shipments while fostering strong partnerships with our vendors. This includes, handling customer inquiries, coordinating work order activities with operational vendors and communicate proactively with customers and numerous authorities, terminals, depots and internal legal / insurance departments, among other tasks.

• Proactive mindset and collaborative approach to daily tasks
• Responsible for the timely and cost-efficient transport of containers by rail, truck, barge, and feeder vessel to/from locations within the GEO area of operation
• Deals directly with customers regarding inland related issues, container information or routing of cargo via various communication channels such as salesforce and the phone contact center
• Facilitates the release of cargo including clearance for in-bond moves, customs clearance in Terminal systems, notification of Customs for cargo ordered to General Order and filing Customs entry for empty containers
• Arranges Mini Land Bridge transportation and bookings on carriage; in conjunction with GSC team as necessary.
• Prepares cargo release, issues delivery orders and support customers with proper information and processes; in conjunction with GSC team as necessary
• Ensure daily tracking of dwelling containers, follow-up with customers on requirements for timely release, avoiding storage costs
• Responsible for the timely and cost-effective handling of return cargo
• Makes certain that proper routings are used to ensure the most cost-effective intermodal operation
• Monitors and verifies work orders are performed in requested time frame
• Research and provide documentation for all matters relating to intermodal cargo claims, as required by Management
• Responsible for compliance with all related laws regarding Hazmat, Heavy/Overweight, and Out-of-Gauge cargoes
• Responsible to proactively communicate with HL legal / insurance department and provide all supporting documents
• Accountable for problem resolution with customers, vendors, and other offices within the company, as required by Management
• Ensure proper follow-up of cargo dwell time, no more than 24hrs after announcement
• Ensures that Call center is manned daily, requires 80% compliance with READY
• Ensures consistent application of Hapag-Lloyd policies to all personnel actions
• Participates in projects as required by Management
• Utilizes available tools and reports to ensure all inland movements under his/her responsibility are accounted for
  
  

What You'll Do

As part of the Inland Delivery Team, the goal is to create exceptional customer experiences related to inland shipments while fostering strong partnerships with our vendors. This includes, handling customer inquiries, coordinating work order activities with operational vendors and communicate proactively with customers and numerous authorities, terminals, depots and internal legal / insurance departments, among other tasks.

• Proactive mindset and collaborative approach to daily tasks
• Responsible for the timely and cost-efficient transport of containers by rail, truck, barge, and feeder vessel to/from locations within the GEO area of operation
• Deals directly with customers regarding inland related issues, container information or routing of cargo via various communication channels such as salesforce and the phone contact center
• Facilitates the release of cargo including clearance for in-bond moves, customs clearance in Terminal systems, notification of Customs for cargo ordered to General Order and filing Customs entry for empty containers
• Arranges Mini Land Bridge transportation and bookings on carriage; in conjunction with GSC team as necessary.
• Prepares cargo release, issues delivery orders and support customers with proper information and processes; in conjunction with GSC team as necessary
• Ensure daily tracking of dwelling containers, follow-up with customers on requirements for timely release, avoiding storage costs
• Responsible for the timely and cost-effective handling of return cargo
• Makes certain that proper routings are used to ensure the most cost-effective intermodal operation
• Monitors and verifies work orders are performed in requested time frame
• Research and provide documentation for all matters relating to intermodal cargo claims, as required by Management
• Responsible for compliance with all related laws regarding Hazmat, Heavy/Overweight, and Out-of-Gauge cargoes
• Responsible to proactively communicate with HL legal / insurance department and provide all supporting documents
• Accountable for problem resolution with customers, vendors, and other offices within the company, as required by Management
• Ensure proper follow-up of cargo dwell time, no more than 24hrs after announcement
• Ensures that Call center is manned daily, requires 80% compliance with READY
• Ensures consistent application of Hapag-Lloyd policies to all personnel actions
• Participates in projects as required by Management
• Utilizes available tools and reports to ensure all inland movements under his/her responsibility are accounted for
  
  

What Makes You A Fit

• Associate degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the Maritime Industry or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possesses specialized knowledge of 2 or more years within all principles of the Operations function.
• Understands most shipping terms; can use a dictionary to find terms not recognized. Is willing to clarify shipping terms unique to a location. Understands routings, schedules and general practices of various countries, carriers, ports, and terminals.
• Proficient in MS Office (e.g., MS Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proficient in Salesforce and QlikView and other software appropriate to work demands.