Cross-Border Account Coordinator

Engaged Companies; Parkville (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

eShipping is seeking a Cross-Border Account Coordinator for Mexico freight operations, handling shipments between the U.S. and Mexico and maintaining strong carrier relationships.

The role ensures efficient coordination and compliance with export/import rules while providing excellent service to customers. The position requires attention to detail, strong communication, and ability to negotiate rates with LTL and Truckload carriers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in logistics is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the booking of shipments to and from Mexico via truck.
• Arrange pick-ups and deliveries with authorized carriers and agents.
• Prepare, handle, and process U.S./Mexico cross-border documentation and related paperwork.

Skills

Independent work

Collaboration with leadership

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Agency management system

Job description

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International Services Full-Time Employees Parkville, MO, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1798

About eShipping

eShipping is a logistics and transportation management company headquartered in Kansas City, MO. We strive to provide best-in-class service to our customers through comprehensive logistics solutions that span domestic and international transportation management, warehousing, distribution, technology, business intelligence and financial services. At our core, we are a people-development company and operate under a service-oriented mission and set of core values that inspire every business decision and every daily interaction. If you're interested in joining this special team or learning more about our growing company visit https://eshipping.biz/ .

Position Summary

The Cross-Border Account Coordinator for Mexico freight operations plays a critical role in managing and optimizing cross-border logistics processes. This role ensures coordination of freight shipments between the U.S. and Mexico, delivering exceptional service to our customers while building strong relationships with carriers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate the booking of shipments to and from Mexico via truck.
• Arrange pick-ups and deliveries with authorized carriers and agents.
• Negotiate and secure costs with LTL and Truckload carriers to secure optimal rates and space for shipments.
• Generate spot quotes in the operating system following recommended guidelines.
• Prepare and file export clearance (EEI) documentation as required for U.S. shipments to Mexico.
• Arrange pick-ups and deliveries with authorized carriers and agents.
• Prepare, handle, and process U.S./Mexico cross-border documentation, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, Carta Porte, DODA, and Complimento Carta Porte, among others.
• Serve as a liaison with customs brokers and agents to ensure smooth shipment flow.
• Drive communication with customs customers, carriers, Mexican vendors, brokers, and team members.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable government regulations, customer requirements, and internal policies.
• Generate and issue accurate, timely customer invoices.
• Other administrative duties, as assigned.

Specific Department Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge and awareness of applicable cross-border LTL and truckload import and US export laws and regulations
• Monitor shipment performance metrics, identifying trends and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to optimize the company’s Cross-Border logistics strategy Generate and issue accurate, timely customer invoices.
• Provide insights and feedback to leadership on market trends, customer needs, and operational challenges.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Industry experience preferred but not necessary
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently while balancing appropriate collaboration with leadership oversight
• Ability to effectively interact with other employees of the organization
• Excellent customer service, time management, and prioritization skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in person and via phone
• Ability to understand, interpret, and explain complex and abstract Solutions issues and respond appropriately
• Able to utilize sound, independent judgment and make responsible decisions and recommendations
• Excellent follow-through and detail orientation
• Able to effectively utilize computer programs including Word and Excel and agency management system

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time. The employee needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. The general level of physical activity would be defined as sedentary. The employee is regularly required to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, telephone, copy machine, and printer. Some movements of the hands, arms, and wrists may involve repetitive motions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess various activities and surroundings.
• Cognitive/Mental Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to comprehend and use basic language, either written or spoken, to communicate simple and complex information, ideas, and information. The employee is also required to use logic to define problems, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information, and deal with abstract variables for unique or unfamiliar situations. The employee must use problem-solving skills to formulate and apply appropriate courses of action for routine or familiar situations. The employee may be required to perform numerical operations including basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing or more complex quantitative calculations.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is inside a central heat and air-conditioned office building. The noise level in the work environment is minimal.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

eShipping LLC is an equal opportunity employer.