Air and Ocean Import Operations

Location: Houston, TX          
Hybrid work Schedule
Subsidiary: Rohlig USA        
Country: United States
Start: ASAP

 

Position Purpose
Assist management in achieving the stated branch goals in line with the company policy and established procedures. Coordinate the activities and ensure expeditious delivery of Import Ocean and Air consignments in a timely manner to customers, as per customer orders and prescribed quality standards.
 

Responsibilities

  • Coordinating Operations with Air & Sea freight Imports
    • Timely processing of import air and sea documents including registration of shipments.
    • Communicates automation details to subcontractors for reporting to customs.
    • Monitors clearance and delivery of cargo within the free storage/holding times.
    • Checks for special instructions on documents.
    • Invoice and collection of correct charges.
    • Authorizing delivery of air and sea freight.
    • Monitors availability, and in conjunction with subcontractors, ensures timely collection of cargo, check in to warehouse and reporting to customs.
    • Follow up on delivery with truckers
  • Financial and Accounting Responsibilities
    • Approve freight invoices, credit notes and monitors transport waiting time costs.
    • Pay carrier local charges, and any other related costs upon arrival, to ensure storage is avoided and no added costs are incurred.
    • Prepare payment vouchers and write checks for authorization, and presentation.
    • Processes air and sea freight debtors & creditors in an expeditious manner by verification prior to hand over to accounts for payment.
    • Ensures the department (cost center) achieves it financial and quality objectives.
       
  • Client and Supplier Management
    • Keeps record of discrepancies via the Innovations and Incidents Management (IIM) to ensure compliance.
       

Skills required

  • High school graduate and qualification preferred
  • Has knowledge of related computer applications
  • Familiarity with freight forwarding procedures
  • Globally aware of countries and where they are located
  • Up to two years of previous related experience required
  • Excellent customer services & communication skills
  • Above average administration skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent time management
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Resilient
  • Customer focused
  • Shows initiative and drive  

 

What you can expect

Working at Röhlig means to live internationality: Every day staff members around the world cooperate on developing logistics solutions for their customers. Smart minds with drive encounter numerous opportunities to play a vital role in this process. Flat hierarchies, a pleasant and friendly work environment, considerable opportunities for personal development and long-term career planning provide the basis for your success.

 

Our benefits

  • As a family-owned business we strive to be employee orientated and offer a comprehensive benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing.
  • This package includes full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, disability, and pet insurance.
  • Röhlig offers competitive compensation, 401k with employer match, PTO (you even get your birthday off too!), and a highly dynamic global work environment.

 

We look forward to meeting you!

 

Your contact

Mark Aulisio
Recruiter
Rohlig USA
1743 Linneman Rd. Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Telephone: 224-563-3240
mark.aulisio@rohlig.com