Client Logistics Specialist

About World Group:

World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.

We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day. We’re growing - join our World Group family today!

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www.worldgrouplogistics.com

About UWL:

UWL® is a top 20 American-owned NVOCC and leading provider of global 3PL services. We take pride in delivering seamless supply chain solutions backed by a team of creative problem-solvers. We specialize in ocean transportation, air freight, project cargo, warehousing and distribution, road and rail, bulk liquid logistics, and customs house brokerage. Our proof is in our owned assets: a national network of distribution centers, dependable trucking capacity, and a user-friendly data management platform that delivers transparency and data you can count on.  To find out more, visit www.shipuwl.com. 

About this Opportunity: 

UWL, a World Group company, is currently looking for a detail oriented person to join our family as a Client Logistics Specialist to sit in our growing global headquarters in Rocky River, Ohio!

The Import Client Logistics Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining positive relationships with both internal and external customers, vendors, and Government Agencies. This position will help bring creative solutions and routing options to management and the customer. Does this sound like you or fit your experience? Get in touch with us by applying here.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Deliver excellent customer service
• Escalate uncommon, complex issues to the next level manager for resolution when necessary
• Maintain a customer-level SOP, which outlines customer’s service expectations and details
• Work with agents abroad to insure timely shipment bookings
• Communicate rates/costs to agents and customers
• Track and trace shipments with carriers & communicate any discrepancies to customer
• Correct invoicing of fees to customers, as outlined in the customer SOP
• Preparation of freight payments and tender of bills of lading to carrier
• Confirm and communicate all import ‘milestones’ to customer (e.g.: ETD, ETA, Arrival, Dispatch, Delivery, etc.)
• Meet minimum productivity and established KPI goals
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2 - 5 years import logistics or supply chain experience
• Detailed knowledge of ocean/air imports 
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and remain well organized
• Intermediate computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
• Ability to excels in a team environment
• Exhibits attention to detail, commitment, professionalism, and sense of urgency
• Must have the ability to prioritize with well-developed multi-tasking skills

Physical Requirements:

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 safely perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time while speaking with customers over the telephone, and frequently performing desk-based computer tasks

Working Conditions:

Normal office working conditions

Benefits/Perks: