Logistics Coordinator - BDP International
Allentown, PA 18106
About the Job
About PSA BDP:
PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.
We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.
We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.
PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.
Responsibilities:
Individual to be a resource, responsible to coordinate Import trafficking functions, data entry, and document distribution duties associated with customer import shipments through BDP.
1) Order Processing: Receive documents and initiate data entry into TMS system, confirm data received is in compliance with all US Custom requirements, process all documents in accordance with requirements, coordinate cargo availability and arrange pickup and delivery, and finalize billing and distribute documents as required.
2) Manage shipment lifecycle, from Port discharge to customer delivery, back thru container/chassis return. Mitigate accessorial charges to customer via daily oversight and carrier escalation.
3) Shipment Status reporting: Review daily monitoring reports, ensure all measurements standards are met, and proactively report non-conformances. Maintain a high level of communication directly with customer(s) and carriers as necessary.
4) Maintenance: Ensure all tracking information is complete and current, assist in accounting issues, perform RFI/RFQ as required, and ensure all communications are prompt and content is accurate.
5) Coordinates the inbound movement of international freight shipments.
6) Establishing rates and services with third party carriers.
Job Requirements:
- The ideal candidate must have two (2) to three (3) of experience handling ocean import or export functions
- Prefer at least one (1) to three (3) years of experience in a customer service type environment.
- A college degree is preferred but not required
- Must be able to work in a fast paced office
- Good communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills required
- Candidate must possess a strong team work attitude
- Leadership experience is a strongly desired
- Candidate must be PC literate with MS Office applications.
Physical Capabilities:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position is considered to be sedentary, and no unusual physical requirements are necessary to perform daily tasks. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach with hands and arms, vision abilities, hear, speak and read. The employee is regularly required to use but is not limited to computer, fax machine and phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Please note: There is no relocation or immigration assistance associated with this opening. Compensation based on experience.
We offer a very competitive salary, full benefits, matching 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and casual dress environment.