Confidential Hiring for Shipping and Logistics Operator – OTI Qualified Job at Santa Fe Springs, CA Full Time

Shipping and 3PL Logistics Operator / OTI Manager

Our freight forwarding company is looking for an experienced and reliable OTI Logistics Operator who can manage a high volume of shipments from Asia to the US for domestic distribution. The Operator will work closely with global ocean carriers, air cargo carriers, domestic freight companies, end consignees, and brokers, to ensure timely arrival and delivery of containers from Asia to our US warehouses and other domestic distribution end points.

Logistics Operators are required to document and report every shipping procedure, status, and update that they manage including container shipments, truck arrangements, carriers, brokers, Amazon FBA, and other distribution points. The qualifying candidate must have worked for more than 3 years for a FMC-licensed NVOCC (non-vessel operating common carrier), OTI (Ocean Transport Intermediary), OFF (Ocean Freight Forwarder), or freight forwarding company that handles ocean containers.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation, Logistics or related field.
• 3+ years of professional work experience in the logistics field with OTI, OFF or NVOCC and meets requirements to be an OTI (Ocean Transport Intermediary) qualifying individual.
• Proven analytical and written skills and ability to communicate timely information to internal and external parties.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal) skills, attention to all details, computer savvy, strong working knowledge of industry resources – online and offline.
• Excellent mathematical analysis skills for optimizing shipping and processes.
• Ability to identify potential problems before they occur and proactively resolve situations efficiently, effectively and thoroughly regardless of the cause.
• Ability to manage the day to day interactions with contracted external service providers.
• Strong phone and computer skills, including internet navigation, shipping software, and various office applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage 5-10 inbound and outbound containers per day, verifying that they contain the right items and all shipping forms are filled correct and filed appropriately.
• Review and ensure all bills of ocean freight, air cargo, and other related invoices are accurate processed in time.
• Communicate and interact with our overseas shipping team, US office, carriers, vendors, and customers, as well as internal warehouse team members and customer service representatives to ensure proper order status, delivery arrangements, and service
• Create best practices and SOP for all imports, domestic, and export shipping via carrier, air, ocean, or rail.
• Trace, track, and expedite shipping/delivery processes including Arrival Notice data entry, rate verification, ISF filing, Customs documentation, and others
• Organize shipping and receiving files, both manually and electronically
• Work with Accounting Dept and customs broker to ensure shipments are cleared on time.
• Find new resources to expand shipping capacity and efficiency including negotiating with carriers, brokers, and other 3PL.
• Strong knowledge of Amazon FBA and other distribution center scheduling and receiving procedures.

POSITION:

Full time, M-F, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Salary: $50k-$65k, DOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off

Schedule:

• 8 Hour Shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus Pay

Experience:

• Logistics Operations and Management: 4 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location