Ocean Import Coordinator | Miami, FL

About Albion Staffing Solutions:
Albion has been offering Temp; Contract and Direct Hire Staffing Services for 20-years from offices located throughout South Florida. Offering General Admin/Clerical and Light Industrial staffing services, Albion also specializes in the Logistics, Allied Healthcare and Banking industries.

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About this Position:
Albion Staffing Solutions is in need of a Ocean Import Coordinator to work at a company located in the Miami, FL area. To provide our clients with a high level of customer service and be responsible for facilitating inbound cargo via ocean shipments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process import documentation for accounts.
• Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed and released to carrier, customers and agents in a timely manner.
• Obtain and create quotes for shipments and source best method of transportation.
• Work with Brokerage or CFS to coordinate and monitor the release of goods from the carrier, Customs, or other governmental agency examinations that may be required.
• Communicate with overseas agents to ensure proper pre-alerts and documentation.
• Continue to explore different options to reduce cost, and increase revenues.
• Track and trace shipment and provide updates to clients and sales.
• Uphold a strong and professional relationship with airlines, transportation agencies and sales.
• Demonstrate an emphasis on customer satisfaction per company policy.
• Maintain shipment files and ensure billing is completed within a timely fashion.
• Assist as backup for alternate accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience with freight forwarder or import agency
• Knowledge on incoterms
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; along with math skills for dimension conversions
• Intermediate to Advanced PC skills - MS Office
• Highly organized
• Professional and courteous demeanor
• Displays a flexible and open minded willingness to adapt to new environments and be a team player
• Must have good ethical standards

Workplace Location:
Applicants will work in the customer's facilities in Miami, FL.

Candidate Advice:

• Strict Covid-19 Protocols applicable.
• Albion uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
• Pre-Employment and random Drug and Background testing applicable.
• Only Local Candidates will be considered; no relocation provided.
• Reliable Transportation to/from the workplace is necessary.

Applying for this position:
Please apply via the Link displayed or directly into Albion's Talent Community at: https://jobs.albionstaffing.com/jobs