Senior Shipment Execution Specialist
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Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Purpose and Impact
The Senior Shipment Execution Specialist will ensure timely and accurate execution of export shipments from origin to destination in compliance with contractual terms customer requirements and regulatory standards. Act as the key liaison between internal teams carriers and external stakeholders to deliver seamless export operations.
Key Accountabilities
1. Shipment Planning & Coordination
- Review customer orders and Incoterms (FOB CIF etc.) to determine responsibilities.
- Coordinate container bookings with carriers and confirm space allocation.
- Align with warehouse teams for cargo readiness and loading schedules.
2. Documentation & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with export regulations customs requirements and trade documentation standards.
- Troubleshoot Shipping Instructions (SI) Verified Gross Mass (VGM) and customs issues.
3. Monitoring
- Track container movements from empty pick-up to full gate-in at port.
- Monitor vessel schedules cut-off times and ensure timely loading.
- Update shipment status in ERP/TMS systems and share visibility reports with stakeholders.
4. Stakeholder Communication
- Act as the primary contact for carriers forwarders and customers during execution.
- Resolve operational issues such as delays space constraints or documentation discrepancies.
- Provide proactive updates on shipment milestones and exceptions.
5. Financial & Cost Control
- Validate carrier invoices for extra or incidental charges and ensure correct billing terms (Prepaid/Collect).
- Support cost optimization initiatives and monitor demurrage/detention exposure.
6. Continuous Improvement
- Identify process gaps and propose solutions for efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintain KPIs for on-time shipment execution and OTIF (On-Time In-Full) metrics.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics or related field preferred but candidates from any discipline will be considered.
- Proficiency in ERP/TMS systems (SAP JDE) and MS Excel.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Graduate Engineering
- ASP.NET
- Bus Driving
- Corporate Marketing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Import & Export
About Company
Cargill, Incorporated is an American privately held global corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1865, it is the largest privately held corporation in the United States in terms of revenue.
