Export coordinator job description

Job Code:
#550925

Title:
Export Booking Coordinator

Job Type:
Contract To Hire

Job Location:
Houston TX


Job Description:


Export Booking Coordinator
Contract to Hire
8:30-5:30pm In Office
$19/hour
Description
:
Seeking a customer support specialist that can manage a high volume of customer inquires in relation to export bookings, routing and service contract details.

Qualifications
:
-Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook
-Excellent Customer Service Skills
-Ability to multitask
-Ability to respond quickly to customer requests

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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Company DescriptionThe Addison Group is a leading staffing firm based in Chicago, IL that specializes in connecting opportunities and candidates in Administration & HR, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Information Technology. Founded in 1999, Addison Group has now established a coast to coast presence, with 22 offices nationwide: Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago (HQ), Cupertino, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Reston, Rockville, San Antonio, San Francisco, Schaumburg, Seattle, Tulsa, and Washington, DC.

Named a “Top 50” Fastest Growing Company, Addison Group continues to achieve success and growth while fostering a competitive yet team-oriented environment. Addison Group is an Inavero’s Best of Staffing winner for the past six years. Addison Group is focused on organic growth—each year we promote people from within to open new branches and lines of business. Addison Group is a team-oriented work environment with a work hard/play hard atmosphere—Addison has been recognized by many publications as one of the top best places to work for the past five years. Visit our website to learn more: addisongroup.com

The Company

The world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with over 16,000 employees and over 200 sites worldwide, Imerys delivers high value-added, functional solutions to diversified set of industrial sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Group draws on its knowledge of applications, technological expertise and its material science know-how to deliver solutions based on beneficiation of its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and formulations. These contribute essential properties to customers' products and performance, including refractoriness, hardness, conductivity, opacity, durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and repellency. Imerys is determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally-friendly products and processes.

If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com

The Position
Export Coordinator

Job Summary
Imerys has an immediate opportunity for an Export Coordinator to support the business by handling all transportation and logistics aspects of our international orders from our US plants to overseas customers. This is a full-time position in our North American Headquarters located in Roswell. We offer a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home per week. RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complete export shipment process, including but not limited to drayage arrangement, which requires coordination with internal departments and external vendors (booking, document preparation, tracking and tracing) Book US export orders annually with ocean carriers via EDI or email Input booking details to ERP system and keep updated with numerous changes Work closely with ocean carrier operations and drayage dispatch on EQ (container or chassis) issues Complete SEDs and BL instructions timely Work with credit team, bank and customer service in creating bank drafts and BL consignment for LCsCompile shipment documents (CI, PL, etc from ERP and Ocean BL) and send to overseas customers Work with Customer Service, Logistics, Shipping, Production to keep up with load schedule changes (Rolled bookings) Audit ocean freight invoices before having AP group issue payment Maintain SOP (standard operating procedures) and customer profiles including key contacts, special requirements, and preferred routings/services/carriers.Coordinator may have additional responsibilities in accordance with supporting the team that are deemed necessary by manager On a monthly basis the coordinator may have to maintain key performance indicators that will track the carriers performance and internal order accuracy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful US-based candidates must be fully Covid-19 vaccinated before the employment start date unless exempted by applicable law.Bachelor's Degree - Preferred2 + years Ocean export experience with freight forwarder or large manufacturer, preferred Understanding of INCO TERMS and who is responsible for paying freight, preferred Knowledge of/familiarity with ocean carrier lines

Position Type
Full time
and
Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:
recruiting.support@ imerys.com PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Export Transportation Coordinator is responsible for managing the overall movement of export temperature controlled container loads from packinghouse origin to the various steamship lines port terminals utilized in Northern and Southern California.

* Works closely with the Sunkist Export Department and will communicate/schedule pickups with the many Sunkist packinghouses in California and Arizona accordingly.

* Works closely with container drayage truckers, port terminal operators and steamship line personnel to ensure loads are in-gated within the strict guideline windows.
* Must have thorough understanding of port operations and overall global shipping challenges.
* Must be able to trouble shoot, communicate issues and remedy situations that arise.
* Must be able to organize their time and tasks effectively. This includes keeping track of multiple projects along with maintaining records and spreadsheets.
* Monitors freight cost and reviews carrier on-line billing issues
* Responsible for the tracking, consolidation and distribution of imported products that deliver to both East and West Coast ports.
* Performs other related duties and special projects as required by the Transportation Manager to stay ahead of the constant challenges of global shipping.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Certifications/Licenses, and Experience:

* High School or better. Bachler's Degree in logistics preferred.
* At least 5 years' experience related to export/import operations preferably in highly perishable products or reefer/temperature controlled container movements.
* Above average MS Excel skills required.
* Knowledge of Window's based ERP system required.
* Past experience with TMS systems preferred.
* Relationship Management: ability to create strong working relationships within our organization and outside the company with transportation carriers, freight forwarders, steamship line representatives and terminal operators.

Well, what is this job really about?

We are looking for an individual who values hard work, fresh ideas and a commitment to excellence. At Sunkist, we value trust, respect for each other, communication and sharing information, generating ideas and creative solutions, working in teams and developing people to add value.

Behind our history of innovation and commitment to market leadership is a company devoted to providing continued education, excellent benefits and good working conditions. We provide all the resources you need to support your professional development, including:

* A variety of choices for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
* Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
* 401K retirement savings plan, Match+
* Paid holiday and vacation benefits
* Internal and external training
* Educational assistance
* An open job posting system

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between Sunkist and its employees.

Sunkist is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are open to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, immigration status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. AAP/M/F/V/D