Account Representative - Ocean Export
Mhrweb, Edison, NJ, United States
OCEAN EXPORT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
GEODIS is a global third‑party logistics provider, powering supply chains for top brands and manufacturers. The role involves managing export activities for ocean freight shipments.
What you’ll be doing
Receives and edits export orders
Prepares all necessary documents such as commercial invoices, export declarations, certificate of origin, letters of credit
Prepares international export documents timely and accurately according to customs and customer requirements
Arranges shipments through shipper’s contracted carriers
Reviews pertinent domestic and foreign trade regulations
Communicates with vendors, government agencies, and customers
Coordinates with Customer Service Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction is met
Maintains SOP manual of international export requirements for each customer and updates as necessary
Maintains organized files monthly by customer for all international shipments
Provides clerical support including sorting faxes and documents and distributing them to team members
Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Minimum 3 years experience in the exportation of goods or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of Letters of Credit preferred
Knowledge of the movement of freight via ocean
PC literacy with experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access, and Excel
Benefits
Get Good Money – fair pay and some jobs come with bonus opportunities
Get the Right Job/Right Schedule – part-time, full-time, seasonal, days, nights, weekends, and even gig work
Get Paid Early – payday as early as you want; access earnings on demand
Get Free Healthcare – telemedicine from day 1 at no cost; other options include healthcare, dental, and vision at affordable costs after a short waiting period
Get a Break – paid holidays, time off, short‑term disability, and new parent leave
Stay Safe – a safe, clean, and healthy work environment for everyone
Get a Voice – employees are encouraged to share how to improve their experience
Get Promoted – support for career advancement; about 10% of warehouse workers are promoted each year
Get a Boost – one‑time grants for unexpected catastrophes via the GEODIS Compassion Fund
Get Involved – volunteer or donate to the GEODIS Foundation or Compassion Fund
Have FUN – supportive and enjoyable work culture
Find Your Place – inclusive culture, employee resource groups, international lunch, and heritage celebrations
Find Your Future – opportunities to work seasonally or launch a career with GEODIS
*Eligibility varies based on location, job, employee type, or length of service.
The following statements 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.
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.”
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What you’ll be doing
Receives and edits export orders
Prepares all necessary documents such as commercial invoices, export declarations, certificate of origin, letters of credit
Prepares international export documents timely and accurately according to customs and customer requirements
Arranges shipments through shipper’s contracted carriers
Reviews pertinent domestic and foreign trade regulations
Communicates with vendors, government agencies, and customers
Coordinates with Customer Service Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction is met
Maintains SOP manual of international export requirements for each customer and updates as necessary
Maintains organized files monthly by customer for all international shipments
Provides clerical support including sorting faxes and documents and distributing them to team members
Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Minimum 3 years experience in the exportation of goods or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of Letters of Credit preferred
Knowledge of the movement of freight via ocean
PC literacy with experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access, and Excel
Benefits
Get Good Money – fair pay and some jobs come with bonus opportunities
Get the Right Job/Right Schedule – part-time, full-time, seasonal, days, nights, weekends, and even gig work
Get Paid Early – payday as early as you want; access earnings on demand
Get Free Healthcare – telemedicine from day 1 at no cost; other options include healthcare, dental, and vision at affordable costs after a short waiting period
Get a Break – paid holidays, time off, short‑term disability, and new parent leave
Stay Safe – a safe, clean, and healthy work environment for everyone
Get a Voice – employees are encouraged to share how to improve their experience
Get Promoted – support for career advancement; about 10% of warehouse workers are promoted each year
Get a Boost – one‑time grants for unexpected catastrophes via the GEODIS Compassion Fund
Get Involved – volunteer or donate to the GEODIS Foundation or Compassion Fund
Have FUN – supportive and enjoyable work culture
Find Your Place – inclusive culture, employee resource groups, international lunch, and heritage celebrations
Find Your Future – opportunities to work seasonally or launch a career with GEODIS
*Eligibility varies based on location, job, employee type, or length of service.
The following statements 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.
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.”
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