Ocean Export Coordinator Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

Alexander International Logistics, Inc; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics Professional to join their dynamic team. This full-time position involves coordinating ocean exports, managing shipment routes, and ensuring compliance with international regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in the logistics sector and excellent communication skills. Join a company that values its employees and offers a supportive environment with competitive compensation and robust benefits. If you're ready to make an impact in the logistics field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k)

18 days PTO

Holidays

Personal Days

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Transportation and International Logistics required.
• Strong communication skills and customer service experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Select shipment routes and arrange special transport as needed.
• Prepare export documentation and communicate with vendors.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Logistics

Tools

Cargowise

Job description

Mallory Alexander International Logistics, a global third-party logistics company (3PL) headquartered in Memphis, TN has an immediate opening for a Logistics Professional to join our team!

The primary purpose of the Ocean Export Coordinator is to research rates, routings, or modes of transport. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting the international movement of cargo. Make arrangements for additional services such as storage and inland transportation. The Ocean Export Coordinator is proficient in Export Documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs.
• Arrange for special transport of cargo as necessary or requested by customer.
• Calculate weight, volume, or cost of good to be moved.
• Coordinate container loading, including live load, drop and pick up, and drayage.
• Prepare documentation meeting all requirements for entry into foreign commerce and compliance.
• Arrange bookings with steamship lines via phone, internet, or portals.
• Produce and transmit shipping instructions to steamship lines.
• Communicate with vendors.
• Track and trace shipments in route to ports and with steamship lines.
• Maintain accurate record of document release dates relative to cargo shipping dates
• Communicate and follow up with customers regarding complaints, questions, and other special instructions.
• Coordinate destination delivery or storage arrangements with Foreign Agent Network.
• Negotiate with Bank Letter of Credit shipments including documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Logistics preferred, but not required.
• Cargowise knowledge preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience required. Transportation and International Logistics industry experience required, Ocean Exports preferred.
• Min 3 years of high level customer service experience.
• Strong communication skills required, including the ability to quickly respond to requests for assistance or information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload; ability to meet deadlines.
• Must have demonstrated critical thinking skills and be process oriented.

This is a full time, in office (not remote) position.

The salary will be commensurate with education and experience: $55,000 - $65,000

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 18 days PTO, Holidays, Personal Days

Why Mallory Alexander?

Mallory Alexander International Logistics is a leading full-service logistics provider established in 1925. With over 13 different facilities in the U.S. and 2 in China, Mallory Alexander supports manufacturers, retailers and other suppliers in the storage and shipment of their valuable cargo, and we do it with confidence–on time, with care, everywhere. We proudly offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and a family environment, an environment where our dedicated employees are able make an impact on our customers' experience.

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