Customer and Cargo Coordination Specialist

Wallenius Wilhelmsen group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Training & development

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen group is seeking a Customer & Cargo Coordination Specialist based in Savannah, GA. You will coordinate export cargo and customer activity to fulfill commitments, maximize customer satisfaction, and optimize capacity, cargo mix and voyage results.

You will liaise with trade, sales, terminal and operations teams, manage bookings in systems, and monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement and data accuracy in rates and master data.

Qualifications

• Strong customer focus and ability to build effective working relationships in a multicultural environment.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to make decisions, take ownership and follow through.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across functions.
• Excellent prioritization, problem-solving and result orientation.
• Good understanding of ocean transport dynamics and customer and service requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with systems and operational data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cargo allocation plans in line with capacity management.
• Identify potential space challenges and proactively support solutions to optimize utilization and cargo mix.
• Follow up on space availability, deliveries and waitlisted cargo.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to support prioritization and execution.
• Support implementation of customer prioritization and optimal cargo mix decisions.
• Monitor volume levels and provide input on routing, scheduling and port rotation.
• Monitor daily business and ensure deadlines are met in line with customer and company requirements.
• Ensure cargo dimensions and equipment details are accurately updated in systems.

Skills

Strong customer focus

Clear communication

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Ocean transport knowledge

Attention to detail

Multicultural teamwork

Job description

Overview

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is currently seek

The Customer & Cargo Coordination (CCC) Specialist is responsible for coordinating export cargo and customer activity in order to fulfil contractual commitments, maximize customer satisfaction, and support optimal capacity utilization, cargo mix and voyage results.

The role combines cargo coordination and customer coordination, ensuring that commitments are met and work is carried out in line with defined processes and procedures.

This role is based out of the Savannah, GA office.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop and manage cargo allocation plans in line with capacity management.
• Identify potential space challenges and proactively support solutions to optimize utilization and cargo mix.
• Follow up on space availability, deliveries and waitlisted cargo.
• Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders, including trade, sales, terminal, port operations and operations teams, to support prioritization and execution.
• Support implementation of customer prioritization and optimal cargo mix decisions.
• Monitor volume levels and provide input on routing, scheduling and port rotation where relevant.
• Monitor daily business and ensure deadlines are met in line with customer and company requirements.
• Timely and accurate updates of cargo dimensions, including cargo carriers and specialist equipment where applicable.

Customer Coordination

• Act as a primary point of contact for customers on general enquiries and service follow-up.
• Create, update and manage bookings and related shipping information in relevant systems.
• Keep customers informed of booking status, shipping requirements and relevant service updates.
• Record, respond to and follow up on customer feedback and complaints.
• Monitor customer KPIs and support corrective actions where needed.
• Support the maintenance of customer agreements, rate sheets and related master data where this sits within local CCC scope.

Process, Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure work is carried out according to defined processes and procedures.
• Support effective hand-offs to downstream functions such as documentation and invoicing where applicable.
• Ensure relevant systems, internal processes and interfaces work as intended, escalating issues where required.
• Carry out required compliance and regulatory activities within role scope, such as customs, sanctions or trade-specific documentation requirements.
• Contribute to simplification, best practice sharing and continuous improvement in CCC processes and service quality.
• Responsible for data quality and accuracy of rates in booking system per service contract, rate agreement and/or quotation.

Job Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Strong customer focus and ability to build effective working relationships in a multicultural environment.
• At least 3 years working in a shipping or logistics environment, either in a customer service or planning related area.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to make decisions, take ownership and follow through.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across functions.
• Excellent prioritization, problem-solving and result orientation.
• Good understanding of ocean transport dynamics and customer and service requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with systems and operational data.

WHEN YOU JOIN US

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we prioritize your well-being. Our industry-leading benefits and perks are designed to help you thrive in your career and your life outside of work. From affordable healthcare to well-being, we’ve got you covered.

• Choose from a range of low-cost health insurance options to support your well-being including medical, dental and vision after 30 days of employment
• Secure your financial future with an industry-leading company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Explore career development with access to on-the-job training
• Access to exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more!

ABOUT US

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is the global leader in integrated vehicle transportation and logistics, supporting our customers across their supply chain, all the way from the factory to the end-customer. Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics.

We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well‑known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on delivering supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero‑emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 9,500+ people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centres in 28 countries.Together, we are building resilient, connected, data-driven, decarbonized solutions fit for the future.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated.

Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.