Operations Specialist

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
100K-100K Annually
Mid level
Logistics
The Role
Prepare import/export documentation, file shipper declarations, track and trace cargo, provide billing information, and coordinate shipment routing and dispatch. Communicate with clients, vendors, suppliers, branches, and agents regarding freight movement, pricing, rates, and service execution. Identify profitable shipment methods that meet client requirements while supporting cross-border operations across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
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Essential Job Functions

  • Prepare documentation, dock receipts, bills of lading, export declarations.
  • File SED’s (Shippers Export Declarations)
  • Track and trace cargo as necessary to insure proper movement and delivery.
  • Provide accounting department with proper and correct billing information.
  • Communicate with clients regarding disposition of Freight (i.e. tracking & tracing, routing & dispatching, and rate quotations).
  • Communicate with vendors/suppliers regarding shipment dispatch, routing, pricing, and rates.
  • Communicate & correspond with other Company branches and agents for client satisfaction, and ensure excellent service execution.
  • Seek the most profitable mode of shipment, yet meet client’s requirement for the movement of freight.
  • Other duties as assigned

Other Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of the Import/Export industry preferred.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate (verbally and intuitively) effectively with both clients and internal personnel.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be career-oriented, hard-working, quick learner and have excellent recall for past events/situations/numbers.
  • Strong knowledge of personal computers

Physical Requirements

  • Talking, hearing and using hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components 
  • Sitting for extended periods of time 
  • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus 
  • Job will require regular and punctual attendance as well as presence on-site at the assigned work location

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum 4 years related experience.
  • Minimum 3 years industry experience preferred.
  • Experience managing and supporting cross-border operations between Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

  • Professional certification may be required in some areas.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

  • Quarterly Incentive Plan
  • 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
  • Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
  • Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
  • Employee Discounts
  • Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify 

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 4 years of related experience
  • Minimum 3 years of industry experience
  • Experience managing and supporting cross-border operations between Canada, Mexico, and the United States
  • Knowledge of the import/export industry
  • Strong knowledge of personal computers
  • Professional certification
  • Ability to work on-site with regular and punctual attendance
  • Ability to pass pre-employment substance abuse testing
  • Ability to successfully pass an E-Verify check
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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
1,909 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Crane Worldwide Logistics provides top-class logistics solutions. Whether you're looking for Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding, Air Freight, Ocean Freight (FCL & LCL), Rail Freight, Trucking, Shipping, Warehousing, or Customs Brokerage, we are your nearby 3PL provider. Get a freight quote today.

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