Posted:
8/8/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Nuevo León, Mexico ⋅ Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico ⋅ Mexico City, Mexico
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics ⋅ Sales & Account Management
Ready for the next step in your career? We're looking for a Senior Global Forwarding Agent (GFA) to join our new Automotive Competency Center Branch! In this role, you'll manage and operate the shipment lifecycle for complex and strategic accounts, serving as a key customer contact and subject matter expert.
As a Senior GFA, you'll be a role model in operational knowledge and professionalism, ensuring customer requests are met with accuracy and efficiency. You’ll take ownership of your shipments and have the ability to influence the entire process from start to finish.
If you’re dedicated, experienced, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to see you apply!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
High performance on daily duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintain Operational Excellence:
Understand the processes, documentation, and terminology involved in international shipping from time of purchase order issuance through the delivery of the cargo
Understand and input applicable financial components of shipments to generate correct billing for customers
Apply industry knowledge and critical thinking to adapt processes/create solutions in response to challenges both internally and externally
Execute/Coordinate shipments and mentor others on how to meet all customer SOP requirements: booking approvals, processing pre-alerts, governmental filings, executing delivery, ensuring proper invoicing, etc.
Create, maintain, and update shipments in Navisphere, ensuring accurate data
Provide complex quotes based on needs of network
Coach and train others on pricing strategies
Provides track and trace service to customers and generates shipment documents
Ensure a high-level of data integrity within the shipments: acknowledgement of shipment details, INCOterms, routing, dates, documents, etc.
Facilitate Relationships:
Builds great relationships with customers, responding timely and following up on issue resolution
Communicate clearly, timely, and effectively with Customers/Agents, CHR offices, and Outside Vendors
Act as a key customer contact and subject matter expert
Lead by example when it comes to customer outreach, retention, and expansion
Act as a resource and expert to the department, branch, and network on customer requirements & process initiatives
Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate cross-functionally, building relationships with account management identifying client by identifying and proposing process improvement and/or consultative leads
Monitor customer shipments trends and its impact to our processes and operations
Other Activities:
Ensure customer SOPs are maintained and adhered to
Make recommendations to improve or implement technology solutions to recognize efficiencies and improve net revenue
Provide support to Sales Executives and Account Managers for customer reporting
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
High School diploma or GED
Minimum 3-5 years of Global Forwarding industry experience
Strong Experience working with Automotive accounts
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
Site Specific: Fluent in Spanish and English (written and verbal)
Preferred:
Knowledge or coursework in Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Business
Extensive industry and department knowledge (process & handling, regulations, international shipping, etc.)
Strong prioritization, multi-tasking skills, and high level of flexibility as priorities and needs change daily
Proactive, ambitious, hardworking, and analytical mindset
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven office environment
Proven track record of dealing with customers and being client focused
High level of attention to detail and ability to execute with 95% or higher monthly audit compliance and minimal unbillable charges
Site Specific: Fluent in the local language
Site Specific: Ability to speak multiple European languages
Site Specific: Knowledge and experience with customs procedures and formalities (customs clearance, bonded transports)
Bachelor degree
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits plan above the Mexican Labor Law. This includes life and medical insurance, a Wealth Accumulation Plan (Plan de Pensiones), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and among others, the opportunity to prosper in a Fortune 500 company.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits plan above the Mexican Labor Law. This includes life and medical insurance, a Wealth Accumulation Plan (Plan de Pensiones), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and among others, the opportunity to prosper in a Fortune 500 company.
Website: https://chrobinson.com/
Headquarter Location: Nogales, Arizona, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1905
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Logistics ⋅ Supply Chain Management ⋅ Transportation