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Coordinator, International Transportation
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What they do
A Transportation Supervisor managers internal distribution for a company, or transportation for a company that ships packages to customers. Assigns and directs drivers, coordinates transportation schedules, and monitors trucks or delivery vehicles. May supervise transportation services for a school district, higher education institution, or a recreational or corporate campus. Coordinates routes, assigns drivers, and monitors vehicle operations.
$54,001 / year median in South Carolina
+7% projected growth
Job Description
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.
- 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
- Drive results
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Performance Standards
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Data Entry Accuracy
QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- 1-2 years of minimum experience in international transportation preferred
- 2-4 years of customer service experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree 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.