Job description

At Odyssey, we believe high expectations are the key to everything. When we strive to become better than what we are, everything around us becomes better, too. Odyssey strives to foster an environment that allows employees to develop new ideas and thrive. With our advanced technology, global network and integrated processes, we regularly break new ground for clients and are able to offer logistics careers that cultivate successful professionals and develop existing talent.

Our team is comprised of logisticians, engineers, technicians and supply chain experts, as well as professionals in other administrative and specialized areas who work at multiple locations across the United States, as well as in our international operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

For more information, please visit www.odysseylogistics.com

Summary / Primary Role:
The Account Representative, Export Traffic is responsible for coordinating shipments for all modes of transportation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Make bookings with ocean carriers.
• Arrange drayage with truck carriers.
• Able to update data in customers systems (ex. SAP).
• Responsible for communicating booking details and updates to the customer in a clear and timely manner.
• Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of the regulations, guidelines, and/or company procedures and policies pertaining to export traffic.
• Responsible for reading, interpreting, and coordinating shipments between multiple carriers for all modes of transportation as set forth in the shipper’s letter of instructions, letters of credit and/or any other acceptable instructions or requirements of the clients.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Key Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High School graduate with prior work experience is required.
• Experience in Ocean or Airfreight movement or general Freight Forwarding preferred.
• Excellent computer skills a must.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, be detail-oriented, well organized, and able to solve problems.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to prioritize. Good analytical skills.
• Good oral communication skills, particularly when dealing with a variety of people in situations over the phone.
• Willingness to assist other departments to meet customer requirements.
• Must be able to interact with management, supervisors, and other staff members in a reasonable and acceptable manner.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Additional
This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Choice of medical plans with FSA, HRA and HSA options;
• Company-paid dental and life/disability Plans;
• 401K with company match;
• Preferred vendor discounts;
• Work-life balance

No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Odyssey does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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