Ocean & Trucking Specialist

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Job Summary:

The Ocean & Trucking Specialist will manage ocean freight forwarding, import customs clearance, and domestic trucking activities. This position is responsible for coordinating daily transportation services for domestics and international shipments while continuously developing enhanced routes as a industry’s subject matter expert and closely managing the industry vendors. The team member will operate in a rapidly expanding, high energy and fast pace environment.

Job Expectations:

• Supports Global Logistics US Operations leaders in managing activities with ocean freight forwarders, customs brokers, trucking companies, ground operations, warehouse operations and Global Freight Forwarding Specialists

• Create and maintain a strong network and relationship with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and trucking companies for assigned trade lane(s)

• Schedules and monitors transportation-related activities, including ocean bookings, vessel schedules, and domestic pickups/deliveries daily

• Continuously look for opportunities that will contribute to enhancement of Global Logistics

• Ensure all import documents are passed on to the customs broker in timely manner

• Works with various internal and external parties while managing international export schedules

• Ensures correct, on time, undamaged and low-cost shipping requirements are met for inbound and outbound shipments

• Maintains adequate driver coverage when required for weekdays, weekends and holidays

• Reports any discrepancies and delays while working with various freight forwarders, freight brokers and trucking companies to ensure on-time arrival

• Keeping record of trucking companies KPI

• Develop and maintain reliable carriers for timely performance

• Maintains knowledge of freight forwarding and domestics trucking regulations

• Suggest and implement corrective actions accordingly, as issues arise

• Prepare accurate shipping reports for upper management daily

• Identifies opportunities to enhance Global Logistics US Operations practices and implements consistent processes across the organization

• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned by the Us Operations Supervisor

• Assist in researching new lanes/routes for global expansion

• Assist in researching new carriers, forwarders, truckers

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job.  Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in software skills, including Word and Excel.

• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.

• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities.

• Detail oriented: attention to accuracy in this role is vital.

• Must have a very strong sense of responsibility for completing tasks and achieving goals.

• Ability to apply knowledge of quality; resolve practical operational problems and deal with a variety of situations in a high pressure environment.

• Ability to self-motivate, work as a team player, and work in a fast paced environment.

• Continuous improvement.

Equipment Knowledge:

Strong computer skills, proficient with (MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred

Experience Requirements:

• Generally requires a minimum of two (2) years or more in logistics industry
• Understanding of business processes and operational workflows
• Understanding of logistics related terminology
• Bilingual abilities are a plus

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.

Judgment/Reasoning Ability: Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy. Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member is frequently required to sit, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughoutthe work day. The Team Member may occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 25 pounds.  Proper lifting techniques required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The noise in the work environment is usually moderate. Other factors are:

• Hectic, fast-paced with multi-level distractions

• Professional, yet casual work environment

• Office / Warehouse environment

• Ability to work extended hours as required

• Willing to work during weekends and national holidays as needed

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Compensation:

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Staffing Agency Submission NoticeiHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party ("Agency") candidates. If you are an Agency, please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to staffingvendors@iherb.com. Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role, any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization.

iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.