Logistics Specialist - Vessel Reconciliation

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance up to $50,000

Long-term disability benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical*

401K Plan – Safe Harbor

Wellness Program

Corporate Partner Discount Programs

Job summary

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. is seeking a Load List Specialist to ensure load lists meet customs regulations and MSC rules, communicating with terminals and internal teams to clear issues and confirm cargo is on the correct list.

This on-site role is based in Reading, MA, five days a week. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, intermediate MS Excel skills, and solid time management, problem solving, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in supply chain, transportation, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, customer service, etc.
• Time management: Intermediate
• Problem solving: Intermediate
• Team player: Intermediate
• MS Excel and the ability to learn new software: Intermediate

Responsibilities

• Ensures the load list is compliant with customs regulations and MSC internal rules and procedures.
• Communicates with internal (Documentation) and external (terminals) parties to clarify issues related to the load list.
• Prepares and monitors the load list by checking information from terminals and MSC systems.
• Checks that MSC cargo is on the load list and is loaded.
• Cleans the load list by cancelling bookings missing proper documentation or cut-offs.
• Communicates and collaborates with the terminal to solve issues and notify of vessel schedule changes.

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS 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:

Ensures the load list is compliant with customs regulations and MSC internal rules and procedures. Communicates with internal (e.g. Documentation department) and external parties (e.g. the terminals) to clarify issues related to the load list.

• Prepares and monitors the load list by checking the information from the terminals, the internal MSC systems (e.g. the documentation is submitted before the cut-off date).
• Checks and ensures that MSC cargo is on the load list and is loaded.
• Cleans the load list by rolling or cancelling booking missing the proper documentation, cut-offs and / or no shows, according to customs regulations and MSC internal rules and procedures.
• Compares the data in MSC internal systems and terminal systems and identifies discrepancies.
• Communicates and collaborates with the terminal to solve issues (e.g. communicates with the terminals about the containers which are held for inspection by US Customs and US Coast Guard).
• Investigates and communicates all vessel schedule changes to internal and external parties.
• Works together with various internal departments (e.g. Documentation, Planning).
• Presence required on‑site 5 days per week
• Performs other duties as required.

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 (supply chain, transportation, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, customer service, etc.)
• Time management: Intermediate
• Problem solving: Intermediate
• Team player: Intermediate
• MS Excel and the ability to learn new software: Intermediate

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

• 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.

For more information, visit MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company.