Position Japanese Bilingual Non Vessel Operations Coordinator
Department NVO
Location Duluth GA
FT / PT FullTime
FLSA Status Exempt
Reports to Employee Name Start Date: POSITION SUMMARY
The NonVessel Operations Coordinator will work within a wellestablished team facilitating the importation of cargo in a timely and accurate manner. They will be customer focused and responsible for the release of cargo release based on established criteria and systems. This position requires an energetic selfmotivated and detailoriented person with solid follow through.
This is a challenging role that will require competing priorities in tandem with the coordination of import or export shipments. in the NVO space. Thoughtfulness and organization will be key whilst working throughout their varying daily tasks. This includes but is not limited to rate confirmations data entry arrival / invoice preparation scheduling delivery with vendors/customers etc.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Communicate between client and overseas for booking reports Export and Airfreight coordination Ability to perform work under time constraints Facilitate all aspects of importation of cargo as necessary: i.e. arrange door delivery arrange customs clearance through network of services. Update and complete arrival notices as they are downloaded from our overseas offices. Track and trace shipments keeping customers well informed of any / all changes. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as freight rates discounts and other percentages Maintain documentation and records according to established company paperless protocol. Solid communication skills both written and verbal Ability to travel and connect between key customers Proficient in world geography shipping documentation and Incoterms An understanding of Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT). Able to take direction from supervisor and superiors. Computer knowledge at user level Use and familiarity of Microsoft Office suite products (i.e. Outlook Word Excel) Experience researching problems for customers and proposing wellthoughtout solutions Responsible for integrating and optimizing ocean shipping and delivery resources continuously reducing costs optimizing operational efficiency and improving profitability. As needed negotiate rates capacities and establish KPIs pertaining to NVO operations and report weekly/monthly success to management. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese in order to present information to customers and management in a professional setting QUALIFICATIONS/CONDITIONS EDUCATIONAL Bachelors degree (Business Logistics and Supply Chain or associate field) or equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirement
5 years of Ocean experience in Freight Forwarding or thirdparty logistics company
Work experience for a NVOCC is an asset.
Completion of any industry related course is an asset
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES High energy selfmotivated and detailoriented person with import/export experience
Lawrenceville Georgia Reliably commute to Customer sites as needed
FMC rate filling HS HTS and Schedule B (Preferred).
English Reading Writing Speaking
WORK EXPERIENCE Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
Supply chain operations: 1 year (Required)
NVO or like industry: 13 years (Required) (3 years Preferred) Logistics Industry: 3 years (Preferred)
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE N/A
WORK ENVIRONMENT Warehouse/Office
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT General Office equipment such as phones copier computer printer and scanner.
Software includes the use of Windows operating system and MS Office.
SUPERVISORY Yes
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS LOCAL Yes
DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully carry out the essential job functions of this position.
Frequently required to stand and walk Regularly required to sit for extended periods Extensively uses arms to reach hands and fingers for computer and phone use Speaking clearly and listening for heavy phone contact Requires closeup and computer screen distance vision ability May require occasional overnight travel VISION Ability to see objects clearly
HEARING Ability to listen and understand through spoken words
SPEECH Ability to speak clearly so others can understand
LANGUAGE English Reading Writing Speaking
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is required to frequently sit and occasionally must stand walk use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
The above job description identifies the essential job functions and skills needed by the person or persons assigned to this position. These job functions and skills are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. The information contained herein is subject to change at the companys discretion.
ONEPOWER Consulting LLC is an Atlantabased executive search firm. Our consultation services are informed by years of accumulated recruiting experience and knowledge across a variety of fields and industries. Our expertise is in working with professionals of a niche field or with specialized experience as well as those who are JapaneseEnglish bilingual. While our current client base consists mostly of foreigninvested manufacturing companies ONEPOWER is working hard to expand and diversify its existing network. With our head office in Duluth Georgia ONEPOWER strives to introduce the best talent to excellent companies nationwide.
