Senior Executive - Ocean (Export)
Summary
Manages end-to-end ocean export shipments for assigned accounts, ensuring timely delivery, customer compliance, and operational excellence in logistics.
C.H. Robinson is seeking a proactive and customer focused professional to join our team as Senior Executive - Ocean (Export).
In this role, you will manage the end-to-end shipment lifecycle for assigned accounts, ensuring customer requirements are met with accuracy and timeliness. You will oversee shipment execution, maintain daily communication, and manage reporting and email correspondence. In this role, you will take ownership of account success by delivering exceptional service and driving operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
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.
Other Activities:
Ensure customer SOPs are maintained and adhered to
Work according to CHR, local and global laws, regulations and procedures
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 1 year of Global Forwarding experience, preferably in Ocean Exports
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge or coursework in Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Business
Basic understanding of Quality Management (ISO 9001)
Excellent communication, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
Excellent customer service skills and follow up to be utilized with customers and the network
Proven track record of dealing with customers and being client focused
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 office environment
Ability to influence the lifecycle shipping process
Fluent in the local language
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
If this sounds like the job for you, let's talk! We can't wait to hear from you!
Your Health, Wealth, and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
Group Mediclaim Policy (GMC)
Group Personal Accident (GPA) policy
Covid-19 related coverage and reimbursement
Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Group Term Life (GTL) Insurance Plan for employees
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Investment Declaration & Flexi Benefit Plan
Variable Pay based on position
Flexible work arrangements
Paid Privilege, Casual and Sick Leaves
Paid Maternity & Paternity Leaves
Paid Compassionate Leaves
Paid Public Holidays
Paid time off to vote
Reward & Recognition Program
Wedding Allowance
Special Mobility Assistance
Employee Wellness Initiatives
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Equal Opportunity
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.