Export Traffic Analyst

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance up to $50,000

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program initiatives

401K with employer match

Job summary

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. is seeking an on-site Customer Service Associate to assist clients with shipment inquiries and provide superior service. You will log interactions for management reporting and support cross-department resolution of issues.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced logistics environment five days per week on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to details
• Organized, efficient, and able to manage time effectively
• Strong customer service mindset, focused, and responsive
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Works well as part of a team
• Knowledge of MS Excel with the ability to learn new software
• Preferred skills, experience, education
• Prior experience in supply chain, transportation, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, customer service, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with any questions or concerns they might have with their shipments. Provides excellent customer service to achieve client satisfaction.
• Accurately records and logs interaction with customers to ensure data integrity for management reports and maintains productivity and service levels standards.
• Answers phone calls and emails in a timely, professional, and effective manner; Observes corporate guidelines when addressing customer inquiries regarding shipments.
• Ensures that appropriate action is taken to resolve customers’ problems and concerns; Exhausts all available tools to ensure customer's needs are satisfied within first communication.
• Reaches out to respective departments outside of Export Traffic Customer Service to amend and fix any discrepancies. Escalates unique or complex issues to the appropriate supervisor for resolution when necessary.
• Presence required on‑site 5 days per week
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

MS Excel

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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.

48,000.00 - 56,000.00USD

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:

Assists clients with any questions or concerns they might have with their shipments. Provides excellent customer service to achieve client satisfaction.

Accurately records and logs interaction with customers to ensure data integrity for management reports and maintains productivity and service levels standards.

• Answers phone calls and emails in a timely, professional, and effective manner; Observes corporate guidelines when addressing customer inquiries regarding shipments.
• Ensures that appropriate action is taken to resolve customers’ problems and concerns; Exhausts all available tools to ensure customer's needs are satisfied within first communication.
• Reaches out to respective departments outside of Export Traffic Customer Service to amend and fix any discrepancies. Escalates unique or complex issues to the appropriate supervisor for resolution when necessary.
• Anticipates potential problems before they arise as well as having problem solving skills to solve any unforeseen issues; Goes the extra mile providing additional information to enhance customer's experience.
• Presence required on‑site 5 days per week
• Performs other 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to details
• Organized, efficient, and able to manage time effectively
• Strong customer service mindset, focused, and responsive
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Works well as part of a team
• Knowledge of MS Excel with the ability to learn new software
• Preferred skills, experience, education
• Prior experience in supply chain, transportation, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, customer service, etc.

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

What We Offer

• Health, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 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, effectiveday one:

• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match
• Wellness Program initiatives
• CorporatePartner 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.

For more information, visit MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company.