Ocean Export Account Representative

GEODIS USA, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (after 30 days)

Dental insurance (after 30 days)

Vision insurance (after 30 days)

Paid maternity and parental leave

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

GEODIS USA, LLC is seeking an Account Representative - Ocean Export to coordinate and execute shipments ensuring service levels for clients. You will be the day-to-day liaison for assigned shipments and interact with carriers, vendors, and customers.

Responsibilities include preparing export documents, arranging ocean shipments, and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations. Strong MS Office skills and excellent communication are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Minimum 3 years experience in exportation of goods
• Knowledge of Letters of Credit preferred
• Knowledge of the movement of freight via ocean
• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to multitask
• Mathematical skills essential to ensure pricing accuracy

Responsibilities

• Receive and edit export orders
• Prepare documents such as commercial invoices, export declarations, certificate of origin, letters of credit
• Prepare international export documents timely and accurately according to customs and customer requirements
• Arrange shipments through shipper's contracted carriers
• Review pertinent domestic and foreign trade regulations
• Communicate with vendors, government agencies, customers
• Coordinate with Customer Service Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction
• Maintain SOP manual of international export requirements for each customer
• Maintain organized files monthly by customer for all international shipments
• Provide clerical support including sorting of faxes and documents
• Other duties as required and assigned by supervisor

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Reading documents

Pricing math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

The Account Representative -Ocean Export is responsible for coordinating and executing shipments to ensure adequate service levels of clients are met. This position supports the company's day to day functions and is the direct liaison for assigned shipments.

Job Duties:

• Receives and edits export orders
• Prepares all necessary documents such as commercial invoices, export declarations, certificate of origin, letters of credit
• Prepares international export documents timely and accurately according to custom's and customer's requirements.
• Arranges shipments through shipper's contracted carriers
• Reviews pertinent domestic and foreign trade regulations
• Communicates with vendors, government agencies, customer
• Coordinates with Customer Service Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction is met
• Maintains SOP manual of international export requirements for each customer and updates as necessary
• Maintains organized files monthly by customer for all international shipments
• Provides clerical support including:sorting of faxes and documents and distribution of those documentsto team members
• Other duties as required and assigned by supervisor

What you need:

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency

Minimum 3 years experience in exportation of goods or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.

Knowledge of Letters of Credit preferred

Knowledge of the movement of freight via ocean

PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel

Ability to read and interpret documents

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Ability to multi task

Mathematical skills essential to ensure accuracy in pricing

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
• + more!

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