Part-Time Customer Service Coordinator, Import Support Services

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. in Virginia Beach seeks a Part-Time Customer Service Coordinator for Import Support Services.

You will manage import documentation, release functions, and back-office tasks to support the Import Contact Center and GSS. Responsibilities include tracking cargo milestones, coordinating intermodal solutions, handling manifest correctors and demurrage invoicing, and assisting the Import Call Center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year related experience and/or training in a service related industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent Soft skills.
• Previous call center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming emails from internal teams at ZIM and GSS related to import bills of lading.
• Tracks and traces cargo, informing customers about critical milestones.
• Coordinates solutions to intermodal and documentation issues for customers, including manifest correctors, invoicing activity and resending arrival notices.
• Executes diversion requests in accordance with company policies.
• Tracks and invoices import demurrage in accordance with ZIM timelines and directives.
• Provides secondary support to the Import Call Center when required.
• Works closely with the unclaimed freight / claims teams on issues pertaining to abandoned cargo.
• Researches problems and performs root cause analysis in order to propose permanent solutions.
• Takes an active role in his/her own development by integrating coaching/feedback on performance into daily routines
• Any other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Part-Time Customer Service Coordinator, Import Support Services

Main purpose of the role: The Import Support Services Coordinator is responsible for managing import documentation and release functions, as well as other back office activities that support the Import Contact Center and GSS. This includes post reconciliation activities, completion of manifest correctors, management of in-bonds, release of cargo release, demurrage invoicing and pre-abandonment communication. Main Tasks: Answers incoming emails from internal teams at ZIM and GSS related to import bills of lading.
Tracks and traces cargo, informing customers about critical milestones.
Coordinates solutions to intermodal and documentation issues for customers, including manifest correctors, invoicing activity and resending arrival notices.
Executes diversion requests in accordance with company policies.
Tracks and invoices import demurrage in accordance with ZIM timelines and directives.
Provides secondary support to the Import Call Center when required.
Works closely with the unclaimed freight / claims teams on issues pertaining to abandoned cargo.
Researches problems and performs root cause analysis in order to propose permanent solutions.
Takes an active role in his/her own development by integrating coaching/feedback on performance into daily routines
Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• One year related experience and/or training in a service related industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent Soft skills
• Previous call center experience preferred.

The Customer Service department ensures our customers receive the best experience and personal touch, by defining work processes, conducting professional training, and developing digital tools facilitating business with ZIM.

Our teams work to differentiate ZIM from its competitors as the most customer-centric carrier in the industry.