Export Customer Service

MSC USA - Charleston

The Export Customer Service manages data for international shipments and provides support for the transportation process. Works with clients, freight forwarders and NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier). Helps in executing all the steps required to process the reservation of an export shipment.

Key responsibilities & duties

• Prepares the bookings in MSC internal system based on client’s requests and needs and updates the information in the MSC system accordingly.
• Assumes documentary and customer service responsibilities for all assigned shipments.
• Acts as an intermediary between clients and other MSC’s departments.
• Keeps record and maintains the performance of MSC’s fleet for the scope’s main services.
• Ensures a monitoring process of the bookings in order that client’s requests are matched.
• Establishes and maintains a positive relationship with clients.
• Assists clients in troubleshooting and problem solving regarding the bookings assigned.
• Keeps a good level of communication with clients and other parties matching the guidelines of the company.
• Escalates unique or complex issues to the appropriate supervisor for immediate resolution.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Required skills and abilities

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• English: advanced
• Strong attention to details and critical thinking skills
• Organized, efficient, and able to manage time effectively
• Strong customer service mindset, focused, and responsive
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Great team player
• Knowledge of MS Excel with the ability to learn new software

Preferred skills, experience, education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in supply chain, transportation, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, customer service, call center, administrative or clerical jobs

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

Work Authorization

• Authorization to work in the U.S

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off (vacation days pto days sick days)
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50,000
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Pregnancy Disability Leave & Parental Leave
• Business Travel Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health, Dependent Care,
• Transit/Parking)
• Supplemental Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness and
• Hospital Indemnity Plans

You will also have access to additional benefits, effective day one:

• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for
• Additional 3% employer match.
• Wellness Program initiatives
• Partner Discount Programs

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is a global leader in transportation and logistics, privately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. The company has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a 700-vessel fleet and over 110,000 staff providing timely delivery of goods and services to customers of all industries and sizes. Present in 155 countries through 600 offices, MSC calls at 500 ports on 250 trade routes, carrying some 23 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually. MSC’s activities BACK APPLY now include overland transportation, logistics and a growing portfolio of port terminal investments. Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.