ABOUT THE ROLESupplies equipment to shippers, truckers and railroads, while managing the inventory of equipment in their area of operation.They assure that appropriate containers and equipment levels are maintained to meet customer needs in a timely manner while controlling costs. RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily tracking and releasing of equipment for all depots/terminals in the area to ensure accurate inventory records
- Assures that customers obtain equipment which meets their shipping needs in a timely fashion
- Control and manage temporary import permits and paperwork before customs authorities
- Creates empty bookings as required
- Repositions containers that are sold, or for sale, to the buyer
- Planning and steering empty container on vessel, barge, and feeder
- Tracks and traces overdue equipment to ensure faster turn-around and decrease of turn- around times
- Issues works orders to reposition equipment by rail and/or by truck
- Ensures that all equipment is at the appropriate location
- Updates various reports and cleans the error file
- Controls costs for positioning equipment and evaluates vendor performance
- Handles inquiries relating to equipment releases or inventory availability
- Reviews gate in, gate out and empty container transport invoices
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates or Bachelors Degree
- Minimum 2 years of logistics experience in the Maritime Industry, or the equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Understands most shipping terms; can use a dictionary to find terms not recognized. Is willing to clarify shipping terms unique to a location. Understands routings, schedules and general practices of various countries, carriers, ports, and terminals.
- Knows what type of equipment must be made available at what locations, depending on shipping schedules and types of goods shipped.
- Uses word processing software efficiently and effectively.Uses spreadsheet software as a tool for tracking work.Uses other software appropriate to work demands and effectively applies other components of MS Office required by the job.
- Proficient in MS Office (e.g., MS Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other software appropriate to work demands.
WORKING CONDITONSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is regularly required to sit, talk and hear.The incumbent regularly uses hands and fingers in the course of daily job duties, including the use of a personal computer. The vision requirement includes close vision.May incur mental stress due to time deadlines. May need to lift up to 15 pounds at times.This job description describes the minimum job requirements.This description is illustrative and does not imply that the functions outlined below are the exclusive standards of this position.Incumbents will be expected to follow additional instructions and perform other related duties as required.