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MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance: up to $50,000 annual

Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Business Travel Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical

Hospital Indemnity Plans

Job summary

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company in Charleston requires a Credit Clerk to manage credit applications, collect information, and determine credit limits per guidelines. You will collaborate with the Credit Manager on unusual requests and ensure on-site work five days a week.

The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and teamwork, with a strong focus on meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced shipping environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in a similar role (accounts receivable, collections etc.)
• English: advanced
• Strong attention to detail
• Organized, efficient, and able to manage time effectively
• Strong customer service mindset, focused, and responsive
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Great team player
• Knowledge of MS Excel with the ability to learn new software

Responsibilities

• Processes credit applications, collecting further information as needed.
• Prepares recommendations for increasing or decreasing credit limits based on account holder’s payment history.
• Determines, based on established credit guidelines, credit limit to be approved.
• Consults with Credit Manager when the customer credit requests exceed established guidelines.
• Presence required on‑site 5 days per week

Skills

English advanced

Attention to detail

Organized

Time management

Customer service mindset

Team player

Ability to work under tight deadlines

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About Us

MSC is a privately owned global shipping company founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC operates in over 675 offices across more than 155 countries worldwide with over 200,000 MSC Group employees. With access to an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. MSC is a world leader in global container shipping and a company offering global service with local knowledge. MSC also provides integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe.

Job Summary

The Credit Clerk assists customers with the credit application process.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Processes credit applications, collecting further information as needed.
• Prepares recommendations for increasing or decreasing credit limits based on account holder’s payment history.
• Determines, based on established credit guidelines, credit limit to be approved.
• Consults with Credit Manager when the customer credit requests exceed established guidelines.
• Presence required on‑site 5 days per week
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Requirements

Required Skills, Experience, Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in a similar role (accounts receivable, collections etc.)
• English: advanced
• Strong attention to detail
• Organized, efficient, and able to manage time effectively
• Strong customer service mindset, focused, and responsive
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Great team player
• Knowledge of MS Excel with the ability to learn new software

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
• Must be able to commute to the designated office location
• Presence required on‑site 5 days per week

Work Authorization

• Authorization to work in the U.S

This role requires working on-site in the office for five days a week, from Monday to Friday. There is no option for fully remote or hybrid work in this role, unless required off‑site duties are being performed.

What We Offer

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50,000
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Business Travel Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking)
• Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans

Additional Benefits

• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match.
• Wellness Program initiatives / Free MSC Partner Subscriptions with Calm
• Partner Discount Programs with MSC Cruises, Apple, Dell, Nissan, Whirlpool, AT&T, Pets Best and others.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type including but not limited to characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information, visit MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company.