Senior Specialist, Logistics
Company: XPO Logistics
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Solutions driven success. XPO is a top ten global provider of
transportation services, with a highly integrated network of
people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look
for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively
in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of
experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future
for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity,
join us at XPO. As the Senior Specialist, Logistics, you will
monitor site-specific processes and procedures that affect trade
compliance and quality. You'll find yourself immersed in a rapidly
growing, dynamic environment fueled by achievement and a tenacious
team spirit. Join XPO and we'll give you the support you need to
excel at work, and the resources to build a career you can be proud
of. Pay, benefits and more.We are eager to attract the best, so we
offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package,
including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision),
401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to
participate in a company incentive plan. What you'll do on a
typical day:
- Prepare all necessary data entry and confirmation of key
milestones (departure, arrival, customs clearance, PODs, etc.) as
specified by Customer Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed, and
released to carrier, forwarders, customers and agents in a timely
manner.
- Track and trace shipment progress and make sure shipment
milestones are met / completed.
- Maintain and create customer specific tracking reports via
CargoWise One / Excel
- Coordinate with internal US Customs team or external customer
broker to ensure timely filing US Customs clearance.
- Maintain courteous, prompt, and efficient customer
relations.
- Complete accurate billing to clients based on established
pricing, while ensuring accurate costs and profits are
maintained.
- Confirm shipment availability to complete the pick-up and
transfer of shipments with appropriate partners.
- Establish knowledge base of XPO Incoterms and import document
requirements for internal Customs Brokerage team.
- Coordinate inbound shipments with sales team, overseas offices
and customers to ensure smooth transportation
- Develop and maintain successful relationships with local
vendors (e.g. airline representatives, freight forwarders, custom
brokers, local pickup and delivery companies, regional trucking
companies, line haul providers) as well as other related
carriers.
- Establish and maintain all necessary procedures to assure a
clean, properly organized, safe, and healthy environment for all
personnel.
- Interact daily with leadership to ensure flow of orders is
executed efficientlyWhat you need to succeed at XPO:At a minimum,
you'll need:
- 2 years related operational experience with an international
logistics provider
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) It'd
be great if you also have:
- Familiarity with CargoWise One Cargo management system
- Ability to respond to questions from customers, team members,
management, vendors, etc. with effective verbal, written and
interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to
multitask and prioritize workloadBe part of something big. We are
proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected
status. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of
employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug
test.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required
responsibilities, duties and skills for this job
classification.
Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.
Keywords: XPO Logistics, Miami , Senior Specialist, Logistics, Professions , Miami, Florida
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