CAREERS:

Ocean Export Specialist with background in ocean export pricing, export operations, international shipping and logistics. 
 
Job Description:
  • Handle pricing and rate quotations
  • Accept bookings from customers and enter into system
  • Manage bookings from booking to final delivery, including all foreign logistics and freight payments
  • Daily communication with customers to provide status updates
  • Regular communication with vendors to ensure smooth delivery of cargo
  • Tracking and tracing
  • Accurate invoicing of customers
  • Maintain accuracy of data and preparing reports to management and customers as requested
  • AES filing
  • General office duties
  • Full time position
Candidate Requirements:
Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in international ocean freight forwarding and export operations, has worked in pricing, operations, logistics and has a strong grasp of international ocean shipping and international trade.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and / or experience required
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Foreign language ideal, but not required
  • Detailed and task oriented
  • Able to work both independently and as a team member
  • Proficient in all major Microsoft Office applications, internet, web-based and job specific software
  • HazMat Certificate a plus, as are other industry related certifications
 
Offering salary to commensurate with experience and competitive benefits package.
 
To apply, please email cover letter and resume by close of business on May 15, 2013. No phone calls please!
 
 
 
 
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USEFUL INFORMATION FOR OUR CUSTOMERS:


AFGHANISTAN

The United States Embassy Kabul is requiring the following documentation for all cargo bound for Afghanistan.

 

1. Total of (2) Original bills of lading per shipment.

2. Total of (2) Original Commercial invoice, must be signed, dated and stamped with the export company's logo.

3. Total of (2) Original Packing List, must be signed, dated and stamped with the export company's logo.

4. Any other supporting documentation must be an Original to prevent fraudulent entry, copies of these documents are no longer acceptable for Afghan transport. It is recommended the exporter prepare additional original sets of the commercial invoice and packing list in case of need. Any additional charges for incomplete documentation will be the responsibility of the exporter.

 

Orion Marine Corp/ConFlo Lines has been a recognized leader in transportation to Afghanistan and will strictly adhere to the standards set by the United States Embassy. For the latest information on transportation to Afghanistan, please contact one of our representatives.

 

ANGOLA

Second hand rolling cargo (cars, trucks, other rolling stock) is restricted from being imported through the port of Luanda. Port of discharge for second hand rolling cargo is Lobito. The discharge of new rolling cargo is allowed in Luanda. Bill of Ladings for this cargo will need to clearly state "New" vehicles.

 

NIGERIA DR CONGO SENEGAL NIGER / CAR

Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) are required for shipments to various African countries. CTNs are used for cargo tracking, as well as collecting statistical data for future planning. Shippers are responsible for requesting CTNs for their cargo to the above listed countries and for including CTN numbers on every shipment to ensure cargo release to consignee without delay Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) are required for shipments to various African countries. CTNs are used for cargo tracking, as well as collecting statistical data for future planning. Shippers are responsible for requesting CTNs for their cargo to the above listed countries and for including CTN numbers on every shipment to ensure cargo release to consignee without delay

 

ALGERIA

All RoRo and break-bulk cargo (including IMO) is temporarily suspended to the port of Algiers. Orion Marine handles break bulk cargo to Algeria via alternative ports. Containers to Algiers are not affected and will continue to move via any Algerian port.