Account Mgmt

Air and Ocean Export Account Representative

Job Description

AIR AND OCEAN EXPORT ACCCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE

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: 

  • Handle shipments and ensure profitability
  • Establish task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments
  • Coordinate shipping details with origin agent
  • Track and trace incoming shipments with airlines, steam ship lines and other NVOCC carriers and ensure customers are informed of each milestone
  • Billing on time, zero demurrage mind set, detention, exam fees, etc.
  • Work directly with carriers to coordinate and follow up incoming shipments
  • Negotiate pricing with Ocean/Agent/Ground Carrier/Steamship/Airlines
  • Provide effective and accurate instructions to transportation carriers according to company's shipping guidelines
  • Convert and verify shipment weight and volume
  • Calculate rates and price conversions; profit and loss analysis
  • Maintain communication with customers, carriers and vendors
  • Coordinate pick-ups and invoice files
  • Assist customers with question complaints, requests, tracking and tracing
  • Process , arrange and coordinate cargo bookings with customer and overseas agents
  • Handles accounting processes accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Open files in Cargo Factor system generating invoice to the brokerage team or outside broker

What you need: 

  • Minimum 3 years experience in importation of goods or an equivalent combination of both education
    and experience.
  • Minimum 1 year experience in Ocean/Maritime freight transportation.
  • Preferred experienced with the following systems: Nextgen, Kronos, Cargo Factor, G360, Poseidon, Service Now, TSA Known Shipper, and Pandora.
  • Knowledge of Government Agency requirements
  • Knowledge of the movement of freight via air and/or 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!

Job Details

Job Title Air and Ocean Export Account Representative
Career Area Account Mgmt
Location(s) Humble, TX, USA
Job ID f65f828c-2395-4023-9ed3-e3f848745ff3
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