Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is looking for experienced ocean / sea freight export forwarding professionals to join our Edison, NJ team. Hellmann is a leading global logistics company focused on providing quality freight service and innovative logistics solutions.

About Hellmann:

Since 1871 Hellmann has been a leader in full-service logistics around the globe. Four generations later, Hellmann is still a family owned company with deep-seated F.A.M.I.L.Y. values that drive our corporate philosophy and stands as the highest maxim of our entrepreneurial spirit. Our guiding principle of sustainability based on the three pillars of economy, ecology and social matters plays a central role in how we lead and take responsibility for our employees, customers, partners and the environment. At Hellmann, bigger is not better, Better is Better.

Why work at Hellmann?

• Excellent opportunities for career growth
• Competitive wage with eligibility for an annual profit sharing/employee incentive program
• Industry leading and affordable benefits package
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Great culture with strong family values and a collaborative work environment

What we are looking for:

• A passion for delivering quality customer service and operational expertise
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet and exceed KPIs
• Excellent communication skills

Job Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for all shipment-level communication between Hellmann and all customers, carriers, and vendors (i.e. delays, billing, new shipment requests, shipping instructions, etc.)
• Processes shipments in compliance with company standard operating procedures, while complying with customer and regulatory requirements
• Performs credit check prior to arranging transportation
• Proactively schedules bookings for recurring customers to ensure adequate truck and vessel capacity
• Dispatches all Hellmann arranged pickups or communicates necessary information to shipper / carrier for all non-Hellmann arranged pickups
• Submits insurance purchase requests, upon request
• Sends the shipping instructions to the carrier prior to cut-off
• Verifies and confirms any additional charges incurred (i.e. driver waiting time, demurrage, detention, etc)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates’ Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirement
• High School Diploma or GED required
• One to three years of previous experience in sea / ocean freight forwarding industry preferred
• Completion of any industry related course is an asset

This description outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties or requirements. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. Hellmann is an equal opportunity employer. Hellmann does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identify or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• REQUIRED: What is your salary expectation?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Ocean Export: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location