Gateway Operations Clerk

FedEx Logistics; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,540 - 35,762; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Logistics is seeking a dedicated individual to manage freight operations in Atlanta,Georgia. The role involves ensuring compliance with operational procedures and regulations, scheduling consolidations, and resolving billing issues.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and three years of related experience, with strong knowledge of US Export Regulations and proficiency with the Official Airline Guide.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience related to freight operations.
• Strong knowledge of ports and world geography.
• Certification to process Dangerous Goods shipments for Air Transport.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, control, update, and distribute documents for freight consolidation.
• Schedule and monitor handling of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Act as gateway subject matter expert and train employees.

Skills

Knowledge of US Export Regulations

Analytical/math skills

Gateway/warehouse operations

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Tools

Official Airline Guide (OAG)

The Air Cargo Tariff (TACT) Act

Job description

FedEx Trade Networks manages the flow of goods and information across a customer's global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers. This position is responsible for ensuring customer requirements are met and takes corrective actions in case of deviations from customer requirements. Interacts with Customer Service, Product, and Global Service Centers, as required. Prepares, controls, updates, and distributes all required documents regarding consolidation and deconsolidation of freight at gateway level complying with regulations and internal procedures.

Ensures compliance with all operational procedures and regulations.

Schedules and monitors handling of incoming and outgoing consolidations and or shipments, and disposition of consolidations.

Ensures follow up with airlines to ensure consolidations fly as booked.

Assists gateway supervisor in distribution of work.

Follows up with feeder stations to ensure timeliness of delivery and compliance with regulations.

Acts as gateway subject matter expert and trains employees on gateways procedures.

Ensures updated consolidation schedules are updated.

Maximizes margin through effective Unit Load Devise (ULD) build-up.

Ensures continuous process improvement to increase efficiencies, reduce waste and improve performance to our customers.

Processes air export consolidations.

Works closely with other departments/gateways to deliver high level of service to customer.

Liaison with all related vendors to ensure highest level of service is achieved.

Resolves billing issues between FedEx Trade Networks and airline partners.

Negotiates spot rates with airline partners.

Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma/equivalent. Three (3) related experience required.

Knowledge of US Export Regulations, ports and world geography required. Experience with and usage of Official Airline Guide (OAG) and The Air Cargo Tariff (TACT) Act required. Working knowledge of gateway/warehouse operations required. Certified to process Dangerous Goods shipments for Air Transport required. Strong analytical/math skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma/equivalent. Additional related experience preferred.

Knowledge of US Export Regulations, ports and world geography preferred. Experience with Official Airline Guide (OAG) and The Air Cargo Tariff (TACT) Act preferred. Working knowledge of gateway/warehouse operations preferred. Certification to process Dangerous Goods shipments for Air Transport preferred. Strong analytical/math skills preferred.

Pay Transparency: 18.54 - 25.96 USD Hourly.

Additional Details: OnSite Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM.

FedEx Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

FedEx Logistics will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FAIR Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHOO) for the City of Los Angeles (LAMC 189.00).

FedEx Logistics will not rely on the wage history of a prospective employee from any current or former employer when determining the wages for such individual at any stage in the employment process, including in the negotiation or drafting of any employment contract in accordance with Philadelphia Ordinance No. 160840.