Ocean Import Specialist Dallas, TX

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DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30000 employees work to ensure we transport our customers of shipments by air or sea. DGFs logistics solutions span the entire supply chain from the factory to the shop floor. This also includes special transport-related services. Visit our career site on the web at have an exciting opportunity for an OCEAN IMPORT SPECIALIST with excellent communication and customer service skills. Accuracy and timely movement of freight and information is a key component for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily tracking and tracing and follow-up required to ensure timely and efficient movement of cargo and customer satisfaction; identify incidents and ensures resolution of incidents
Update shipment status issue arrival notice and obtain entry documents for customs entries. Communicate with customs brokers to confirm customs release status.
Arrange freight release with carriers/co-load agents confirm cargo availability
Provides status updates and maintains excellent relationships with customers
Is responsible for identifying performance issues of suppliers and proposes solutions to improve/correct performance
Ability to ensure profitable cost management for cargo moves
May be required to perform other tasks as required (i.e.: Ocean Export)

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Skills / Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of Ocean Import / industry related experience
Strong financial business acumen
A quick learner with a Can-Do attitude and strong prioritization skills
Knowledge of INCO terms
Good computer skills (Excel Word PowerPoint)
LOGIS or Cargo Wise systems knowledge is a plus
Hazmat certification is a plus


Pay Range: $21.32 - $28.43/hr. (Based on Experience)


Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly 2% annual base contribution.
Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care inpatient/outpatient services and prescriptions.
Vision: Optional coverage for exams frames and contacts.
Dental: Optional coverage for preventive basic and major services.
Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays 8 floating holidays and accrued vacation/sick days.