Careers

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ocean Import

• For assigned Port(s), manage and coordinate movement of Imported Ocean containers to customer’s or Superior Foods warehouses. 

• Provide early identification of problem shipments. Communicate/resolve with stakeholders and coordinate/implement solutions.

• Communicate immediately any customs holds to relevant parties for action.

• Work closely with transportation providers ensuring efficient and effective execution of defined processes. This includes confirming shipment ETA’s, reviewing routing, confirming shipping line, government agencies and port releases, requesting/confirming wire payments, scheduling delivery appointments, dispatching orders and confirming empty container returns.

• Review arrival notice and freight invoices and allocate charges correctly into BC system. Liaison with Account Managers, Accounting and transportation providers, as needed, to resolve discrepancies.

• Assist in negotiating freight rates with transportation providers, targeting cost reduction, freight savings and service improvements 

• Thorough understanding of Incoterms making necessary changes in BC system as called out by Trade compliance or other department members

• Communicate to the organization/upper management any known challenges/ bottlenecks at assigned ports

dispatch Coordination

• Coordinate scheduled loads via data entry, e-mail, phone, etc.

• Schedule pickup and delivery appointments

• Update relevant milestones in BC or relevant Logistics operating systems

• Follow up and track status of scheduled shipments

• Update and maintain pending changes on orders in BC

• Communicate any challenges or delays directly with internal stakeholders including BM’s & commercial team

• Schedule pick-up and delivery appointment

• Review vendor invoices and audit charges against quote/ contracted rate

• Obtain POD’s from trucker and upload in BC

  MISC 

• Review and log any seal Discrepancies & provide Resolution in accordance with CTPAT/QA regulations

• Sourcing new drayage carriers

• Vetting and submission of proposals for domestic RFQ’s

• Alternative port coverage acting as backup for time off coverage

• Attend assigned webinars as needed

• Support any freight invoice disputes including weekly updates of internal logout sheets

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Requires high school diploma, and BS or BA preferred and 3-5 years related work experience or appropriate combination of education and experience.

• Understanding of mathematics and basic accounting principles.

• Must be well organized and possess excellent telephone communication skills.

• Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Customs and FDA knowledge helpful.

• Working knowledge, Excel, Word  and  Power point 

• Must be able to adjust tasks in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities. Strong customer service skills essential.