On-Site Logistics Specialist: Vessel Reconciliation

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA; Reading, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance (up to $50,000)

Long‑term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K Plan

Job summary

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is seeking a detail‑oriented logistics professional to manage load lists and ensure regulatory compliance in a fast‑paced office environment in Reading, MA. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with documentation and terminals, and timely communication of schedule changes.

The position requires access to MSC systems, attention to documentation cut‑offs, and on‑site presence five days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in a similar role (supply chain, transportation, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, customer service, etc.)
• Attention to detail: Advanced
• Communication skills: Intermediate
• Dependability: Advanced
• Time management: Intermediate
• Proactivity: Fundamental
• Problem solving: Intermediate
• Prioritization: Intermediate
• Team player: Intermediate
• English: Advanced
• MS Excel and the ability to learn new software: Intermediate

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Dependability

Time management

Proactivity

Problem solving

Prioritization

Team player

English advanced

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is seeking a detail‑oriented logistics professional to manage load lists and ensure regulatory compliance in a fast‑paced office environment in Reading, MA. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with documentation and terminals, and timely communication of schedule changes.

The position requires access to MSC systems, attention to documentation cut‑offs, and on‑site presence five days per week.