C.H. Robinson is seeking a Executive - Ocean Freight to join our team. In this role, you will play a key role in delivering consistent and high-quality customer experience by managing the end-to-end shipment lifecycle for assigned accounts and ensuring adherence to customer SOPs and operational standards.

Responsibilities:

The 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. 

• Apply industry knowledge and critical thinking to adapt processes and to create solutions in response to challenges both internally and externally.

• Coordinate tasks on the shipments to meet all customer SOP requirements: booking approvals, processing pre-alerts, governmental filings, executing delivery, ensuring proper invoicing, etc.

Facilitate Relationships:

• Collaborate with our international team members and third-party agents to ensure efficiency, excellent customer service and creative problem resolution.

• Build great relationships with customers, responding timely and following up on issue resolution

• Provide reporting and documentation support to internal and external customers.

• Participate in customer business reviews.

• Apply industry knowledge and critical thinking to adapt processes and to create solutions in response to challenges both internally and externally.

Required Qualifications:

• High school degree or GED equivalent

• Minimum 1 year experience of Ocean Freight Operations in Global Forwarding industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs

• Excellent communication, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills

• Proven track record of strong customer service skills, interacting with customers and being client focused

• Excellent follow up with customers and the network

• Critical-thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills to adapt to ever-changing tasks and customer needs

• High level of attention to detail

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

• Bachelor’s degree

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.