Ocean Import Specialist — Global Freight & Growth

Material Handling Resources, LLC; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts (part-time, full-time,

Early payday

Healthcare options

Paid time off

Safe work environment

Compassion Fund

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

GEODIS is seeking an Ocean Import Accounts Representative to manage shipments, coordinate with origin agents, and ensure profitable operations. You will handle bookings, tracking, billing, and communications with carriers and customers in a fast-paced environment.

Join our team to optimize freight movements, apply pricing strategies, and support customers with timely updates and issue resolution in a global logistics setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in importation of goods or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Ocean/Maritime freight transportation.
• Knowledge of Government Agency requirements; movement of freight via air and/or ocean.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and Excel; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle shipments and ensure profitability.
• Establish task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments.
• Coordinate shipping details with origin agent.
• Track and trace incoming shipments with carriers and inform customers of milestones.
• Billing on time with detention and related fees.
• Negotiate pricing with Ocean/Agent/Ground Carrier/Steamship/Airlines.
• Provide instructions to carriers per shipping guidelines.
• Convert and verify shipment weight and volume; compute rates and P&L.
• Maintain communication with customers, carriers and vendors.
• Coordinate pick-ups and invoice files; assist customers with questions and tracking.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Mathematical skills

PC literacy

Tools

Nextgen

Kronos

Cargo Factor

G360

Poseidon

Service Now

TSA Known Shipper

Pandora

Job description

GEODIS is seeking an Ocean Import Accounts Representative to manage shipments, coordinate with origin agents, and ensure profitable operations. You will handle bookings, tracking, billing, and communications with carriers and customers in a fast-paced environment.

Join our team to optimize freight movements, apply pricing strategies, and support customers with timely updates and issue resolution in a global logistics setting.