FORT MILL Coordinator, International Transportation SC 29715
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What you'll do
- Provide support to the inbound group in all areas of inbound transportation including entering, tendering, scheduling, tracking and tracing of International shipments.
- Investigate and resolve issues related to international movement of freight.
- Provide support to Inbound International Planners with Ross Direct and POE shipments.
- Provide superior level of customer service to vendors, buyers and DC’s.
- Resolve any transportation related issues or problems to effect on-time delivery.
- Responsible for communications with regards to tracking, tracing, documentation issues and booking of international shipments.
- Interaction with Customs, freight forwarders, vendors and carriers.
- Responsible to execute the plan for cost savings, service improvement programs, ensuring customs compliance and provide information that supports on-time delivery of freight to Ross DCs.
- Assist with any projects requested or duties assigned by the International Supervisors or Manager.
What they're looking for
- Knowledge of international documents, incoterms, customs regulations and tariffs
- Transportation background within the retail industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
- Strong self-motivation and the ability to work aggressively to complete projects
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to communicate with all levels and departments both within and outside the company.
Nice to have
- 1-2 years of minimum experience in international transportation preferred
- 2-4 years of customer service experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
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Full description from employer
Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!
Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:
- Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
- Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
- Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
- Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.
Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.
GENERAL PURPOSE
The International Inbound Operations Coordinator is responsible for providing support for all International inbound transportation activities. Acts as a liaison between Ross, Customs Broker, Steamship lines, Freight Forwarders, Vendors and Ross departments as appropriate. Provides support to the International Planners with Ross Direct and POE shipments and administrative activities, as appropriate, for both inbound domestic and international functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide support to the inbound group in all areas of inbound transportation including entering, tendering, scheduling, tracking and tracing of International shipments. Investigate and resolve issues related to international movement of freight. Provide support to Inbound International Planners with Ross Direct and POE shipments. Provide superior level of customer service to vendors, buyers and DC’s. Resolve any transportation related issues or problems to effect on-time delivery.
- Responsible for communications with regards to tracking, tracing, documentation issues and booking of international shipments. Interaction with Customs, freight forwarders, vendors and carriers.
- Responsible to execute the plan for cost savings, service improvement programs, ensuring customs compliance and provide information that supports on-time delivery of freight to Ross DCs.
- Assist with any projects requested or duties assigned by the International Supervisors or Manager.
COMPETENCIES
QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- 1-2 years of minimum experience in international transportation preferred
- 2-4 years of customer service experience preferred
- Knowledge of international documents, incoterms, customs regulations and tariffs
- Transportation background within the retail industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
- Strong self-motivation and the ability to work aggressively to complete projects
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to communicate with all levels and departments both within and outside the company.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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