Equipment Logistics Clerk

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Additional benefits from day one

Job summary

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company in the United States seeks an on-site Equipment Operations Specialist to manage the release, return and repositioning of containers and gensets at US Terminals.

You will monitor equipment flows, generate inventories, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to keep shipments moving smoothly. This role requires five days on-site in Maryland and strong Excel/Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in inventory or supply chain.
• Advanced English skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations for release, return, and repositioning of MSC containers and gensets.
• Monitor, track, and report equipment flows using MSC IT system, Excel reports and Power BI.
• Create reports and monitor equipment inventories for US Terminals and Depots.
• Distribute MSC equipment in line with logistics strategy, demand, and vendor capacity.
• Liaise with internal departments, overseas offices, and government agencies as needed.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to internal inquiries regarding shipments.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Team player

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (inventory/supply chain)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Looking for a career opportunity but have no experience?

At MSC, we are looking for candidates that would like to challenge themselves in the world of logistics. We offer a diverse environment, and it is important for us to continue to bring professionals with different background and experiences. Together, we will continue to grow while connecting the world around us. It is a big world, and it takes expertise, ingenuity, hard work and dedication to keep it moving. You will learn what it takes to move a shipment from point A to point B while gaining immeasurable industry knowledge with the largest shipping line in the world! Excited yet? Come join us!

Job Summary/ Key Responsibilities:

• Manages daily operations for the release, return, and repositioning of MSC containers and gensets, ensuring proper supply of equipment in all strategic areas.
• Monitors, tracks, and reports MSC Equipment flows using MSC proprietary IT system along with excel reports and Power BI.
• Creates reports and monitors the Equipment Inventories for US Terminals and Depots.
• Executes the distribution of MSC’s equipment (Containers, gensets and special equipment) in accordance with Logistics strategy, demand, and vendors’ capacity – ensuring appropriate allocation of equipment in all nationwide areas.
• Liaises with internal departments, overseas offices, and occasionally communicates with government agencies (e.g US Customs), as necessary.
• Provides timely and accurate responses to internal inquiries regarding transportation milestones and shipment details.
• Communicates quickly and effectively with respective vendors. (Terminals-Depots-Trucking Companies)
• Observes corporate guidelines when addressing vendor and customer inquiries regarding shipments.
• Generates potential solutions to customer issues.
• Identifies and addresses potential Equipment’s sublease, theft, or loss situations.
• Analyzes data and considers performance modifications and implement strategies.
• Escalates unique or complex issues to the appropriate supervisor for resolution when necessary.
• Provides feedback regarding current corporate practices and metrics to support process efficiency.
• Presence required on‑site 5 days per week
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Qualifications & Key Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in a similar role (inventory, supply chain etc.)
• Advanced English skills
• 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

What We Offer

• Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50,000
• Long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking)
• Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans

You will also have access to additional benefits, effective day one:

• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match
• Wellness Program initiatives
• Corporate Partner Discount Programs

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.