Account Representative – Ocean Export
Who We Are:
GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.
Your role on the team:
The Account Representative -Ocean Export is responsible for coordinating and executing shipments to ensure adequate service levels of clients are met. This position supports the company's day to day functions and is the direct liaison for assigned shipments.
Job Duties:
Receives and edits export orders
Prepares all necessary documents such as commercial invoices, export declarations, certificate of origin, letters of credit
Prepares international export documents timely and accurately according to custom's and customer's requirements.
Arranges shipments through shipper's contracted carriers
Reviews pertinent domestic and foreign trade regulations
Communicates with vendors, government agencies, customer
Coordinates with Customer Service Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction is met
Maintains SOP manual of international export requirements for each customer and updates as necessary
Maintains organized files monthly by customer for all international shipments
Provides clerical support including: sorting of faxes and documents and distribution of those documents to team members
Other duties as required and assigned by supervisor
What you need:
- High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency
Minimum 3 years experience in exportation of goods or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.
Knowledge of Letters of Credit preferred
Knowledge of the movement of freight via ocean
PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel
Ability to read and interpret documents
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to multi task
Mathematical skills essential to ensure accuracy in pricing
What you gain from joining our team:
- Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
- Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- 401k match
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
- Employee discounts
- Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
- Free financial wellness programs
- Daycare discount program
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
- + more!
Join our Team!
- Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.
OR
- Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply!
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
- Minimum three years of experience in exportation of goods, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of letters of credit
- Knowledge of ocean freight movement
- PC literacy and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to read and interpret documents
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask
- Mathematical skills for pricing accuracy
GEODIS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible plan design appears available, with multiple medical plan types including HSA-eligible options that can fit different budgets and needs.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A broad set of core benefits is described as available, including health, dental, vision, EAP, 401(k), and PTO, aligning with what many expect from a large employer.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Pay progression is sometimes supported through periodic raise cycles and occasional bonus opportunities, which can provide a path to improving total earnings over time.
GEODIS Insights
What We Do
GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 5 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.
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