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Sea Import Coordinator

  • San Francisco (City and County of San Francisco)
  • Logistics

Job description

Sea Import Coordinator

San Francisco, CA

Job description

The Sea Import Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of Sea Import shipments such as opening import files, production of internal documentation, updating import status, assisting and advising customers of arrival, arranging deliveries, processing invoices (including price conversions and verifying shipment weight and volume) and handling e-mail queries from Kuehne + Nagel overseas offices.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Adhere to Kuehne + Nagel policy and procedures and ensure that all work is carried out to pre set service levels
• Disciplined and professional attitude must be displayed at all times
• All communications via telephone, e mail, Facsimile etc. are to handled in a professional manner, as this reflects our company
• Ensure all areas of Finance (Vendor Invoices, Clearing Invoices, FSL) are handled/maintained to a 1st class standard and all queries are addressed and resolved as soon as possible
• Maximize profitability on all files handled as well as to be cost conscious at all times
• Credit check all files according to Kuehne + Nagel policy and escalate irregularities where appropriate
• Ensure all filing, both physical and electronic, is done regularly, tidily and accurately
• Clear desk policy must be adhered to at all times, without exception
• All correspondence, relevant to a specific job file, must be kept in the job file at all times
• All actions must be recorded on the job files
• All accreditations i.e.: ISO9001(Quality), have to be adhered to at all times
• To build close, strong relationships with all our Customers, Kuehne + Nagel offices, Overseas agents and Service providers
• To identify areas of our business which require improvements i.e.: operational processes, cost control, customer service, attention to detail and work with your colleagues to resolve accordingly
• Provide 1st class customer service as well as pay attention to detail at all times
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required by your supervisor/manager

Your skills and experience

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Prepared to learn all aspects of the team's work with desire and ability to provide coverage and assistance on a regular basis
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer focused with proactive attitude
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
* College education preferred*

Good reasons to join

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs and a highly dynamic global work environment.

Contact

Kuehne + Nagel Inc - New York - Head Office
10 Exchange Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302-3920

With over 82,000 employees at some 1,200 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a clear focus on high value-added segments such as IT-based integrated logistics solutions.

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kncareers.com

Reference Number: req40722

Kuehne + Nagel Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, uniform service, protected veteran status or disability, or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law with respect to employment opportunities.

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Sea Import Coordinator

San Francisco, CA

Job description

The Sea Import Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of Sea Import shipments such as opening import files, production of internal documentation, updating import status, assisting and advising customers of arrival, arranging deliveries, processing invoices (including price conversions and verifying shipment weight and volume) and handling e-mail queries from Kuehne + Nagel overseas offices.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Adhere to Kuehne + Nagel policy and procedures and ensure that all work is carried out to pre set service levels
• Disciplined and professional attitude must be displayed at all times
• All communications via telephone, e mail, Facsimile etc. are to handled in a professional manner, as this reflects our company
• Ensure all areas of Finance (Vendor Invoices, Clearing Invoices, FSL) are handled/maintained to a 1st class standard and all queries are addressed and resolved as soon as possible
• Maximize profitability on all files handled as well as to be cost conscious at all times
• Credit check all files according to Kuehne + Nagel policy and escalate irregularities where appropriate
• Ensure all filing, both physical and electronic, is done regularly, tidily and accurately
• Clear desk policy must be adhered to at all times, without exception
• All correspondence, relevant to a specific job file, must be kept in the job file at all times
• All actions must be recorded on the job files
• All accreditations i.e.: ISO9001(Quality), have to be adhered to at all times
• To build close, strong relationships with all our Customers, Kuehne + Nagel offices, Overseas agents and Service providers
• To identify areas of our business which require improvements i.e.: operational processes, cost control, customer service, attention to detail and work with your colleagues to resolve accordingly
• Provide 1st class customer service as well as pay attention to detail at all times
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required by your supervisor/manager



• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Prepared to learn all aspects of the team's work with desire and ability to provide coverage and assistance on a regular basis
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer focused with proactive attitude
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
* College education preferred*

Good reasons to join

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs and a highly dynamic global work environment.

Contact

Kuehne + Nagel Inc - New York - Head Office
10 Exchange Place
Jersey City, NJ 07302-3920

With over 82,000 employees at some 1,200 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a clear focus on high value-added segments such as IT-based integrated logistics solutions.

Learn more >>

kncareers.com

Reference Number: req40722

Kuehne + Nagel Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, uniform service, protected veteran status or disability, or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law with respect to employment opportunities.

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