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Geodis

Account Representative - Air Import

Geodis, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Primary Duties

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 mindset, 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 Cargowise system generating invoice to the brokerage team or outside broker

Other Duties

As required and assigned

Minimum Requirements Experience

Minimum 3 years experience in importation of goods or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.

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

Essential Skills

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

Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and temperate climate conditions.

Disclaimer 1. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

2. Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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