The Role
Manage LCL export operations including carrier and vendor relationships, rate negotiation, compliance with US export regulations, team leadership, KPI management, load/rolling decisions, and process improvement.
Summary Generated by Built In
As a subsidiary of Denmark-based Scan-Group, our history in shipping and logistics dates to 1969. From Scan-Group, Shipco Transport was founded in 1988 and has organically grown into one of the worlds’ leading neutral NVOCCs. Headquartered in Chatham, New Jersey, Shipco Transport operates more than 75 offices in over 30 countries across 5 continents and employs over 2,200 people. Our company’s truly intermodal character, offering LCL & FCL Ocean and Air freight services, uniquely positions Shipco as a ‘one stop’ provider of worldwide transportation solutions. (Website: www.shipco.com)
Shipco Transport Inc., a leading international cargo transportation company, has an immediate opening at our CHI branch located in Franklin Park, IL for an experienced LCL Export Operations Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain relationships with customers, steamship lines, truckers and warehouse.
- Negotiating rates with vendors (steamship lines, truckers).
- Ensure Department emails are addressed timely by the team.
- Assist and coach Team members in problem solvingManaging Department time and attendance.
- Ensuring Department KPI’s are met.
- Decision maker for loading/rolling decisions where financial matters and customer requirements are considered.
- Maintain relationships with overseas agents and ensuring agent agreements are followed.
- Ocean carrier selection.
- Ensure shipments are processed in compliance with the laws and regulations governing for US Export Industry.
- Implement procedures to improve productivity, quality, efficiency and profitability.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Ability to lead and manage small to mid-size team.
- Familiar with ocean container load planning.
- Functional knowledge of IMDG and CFR-49 regulations.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, challenging environment.
- Knowledge of geography.
- Minimum of 5 years industry experience.
Benefits
We offer a positive and friendly atmosphere with opportunities for advancement and personal growth. Salary is commensurate with experience.
We offer medical, dental, life, and vision insurance, STD, and LTD insurance. We also offer a flexible benefits account, an optional wellness program, and a matching 401(k) plan.
We offer medical, dental, life, and vision insurance, STD, and LTD insurance. We also offer a flexible benefits account, an optional wellness program, and a matching 401(k) plan.
Shipco Transport is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
About
Scan-Group is the holding firm for a group of companies spanning the shipping and logistics, technology, and leisure industry with its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark. The firm is private and 100% Danish-owned with a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Skills Required
- Ability to lead and manage small to mid-size team
- Familiar with ocean container load planning
- Functional knowledge of IMDG and CFR-49 regulations
- Ability to work in a fast paced, challenging environment
- Knowledge of geography
- Minimum 5 years ocean transportation experience
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The Company
What We Do
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