YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 FULL YEAR OCEAN OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE WORKING FOR A FREIGHT FORWARDER FOR THIS POSITION.
OCEAN & AIR OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE A PLUS BUT MUST HAVE A HEAVY BACKGROUND IN OCEAN FREIGHT.
POSITION IS AT GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT. YOU MUST BE WITHIN A REASONABLE DAILY COMMUTE FOR THIS POSITION.
Job Description
Gateway Logistics Group was established in Houston, Texas, USA in 1987. Throughout the years, we have been dedicated to keeping our client's cargo moving - and their supply chains efficient, responsive, and agile. Gateway maintains a global presence through a network of dedicated locations and reliable partnerships. Together, we offer seamless, end-to-end transportation solutions. We provide a comprehensive range of global logistics services for a variety of industries, including: oil and gas, energy, mining, chemical, EPC, marine, and heavy fabrication.
Our Ocean Operations Coordinator's responsibilities include extensive customer service support i.e. freight quotes, transit times, routing changes, service information, coordination of the pickup and delivery of cargo and the issuing of biweekly status reports. Job duties include the negotiation of rates, preparation of documentation in compliance withU.S. law, coordination of shipments and the filing of rates with the FMC. The booking of ocean shipments with carriers and NVOCCs. Prepare billing information, issue client invoices and coordinate with the accounting department.
Required Skills:
Superior customer services skills Excellent computer aptitude Good working knowledge of world geography The ability to work under pressure with deadlines
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Ocean Operations Freight Forwarder: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77032 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77032: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person