Ocean Export Account Specialist

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 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.