Customer Service Clerk - Export VIP

Customer Service Clerk - Export VIP

MSC USA - Chicago

46,000.00 - 55,000.00 USD

Looking for a career opportunity but have no experience?

At MSC, we are looking for candidates that would like to challenge themselves in the world of logistics. We offer a diverse environment, and it is important for us to continue to bring professionals with different background and experiences. Together, we will continue to grow while connecting the world around us. It is a big world, and it takes expertise, ingenuity, hard work and dedication to keep it moving. You will learn what it takes to move a shipment from point A to point B while gaining immeasurable industry knowledge with the largest shipping line in the world! Excited yet? Come join us!

Job Summary/ Key Responsibilities:

The Export VIP Clerk must meet the customer service expectations required by the Department for the VIP customers. Ensures timely and smooth process of cargo while providing outstanding personalized customer service to clients.

Essential functions

• Processes booking request from clients per booking procedure.
• Handles emails & phone calls protocol per customer service procedure.
• Issues needed EMC based on manifest corrector procedure.
• Ensures bookings are rated in the link correctly. Can communicate rate discrepancies.
• Understands account contracts to communicate rates, free time, and stipulations.
• Completes a daily productivity report as part of the tasks assigned by Department.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with customers (email/phone and F2F meetings).
• Assists and resolves customer inquiries.
• Coordinates with the different departments in the US and overseas to ensure smooth loading / unloading process.
• Manages day to day operations of the assigned accounts.
• Analyzes and discusses with management responses to customer's scorecards and KPI reports on MSC performance.
• Assists Finance department in collection of outstanding invoices.
• Serves as a liaison between overseas offices, different MSC departments, vendors, and customers (is the face of MSC in the eyes of the accounts.)
• Gathers and maintains proficient knowledge of the market and the maritime industry.
• Understands department's procedures and flows.
• Follows MSC policies, procedures, and core values.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications & Key Competencies:

Required skills, experience, education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in a similar role (supply chain, transportation, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, customer service, etc.)

• English: advanced

• Strong attention to details

• Organized, efficient, and able to manage time effectively

• Strong customer service mindset, focused, and responsive

• Ability to work under tight deadlines

• Great team player

• Knowledge of MS Excel with the ability to learn new software

What We Offer

• Health Insurance
  
• Dental & Vision Insurance
  
• Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50,000
  
• Long Term Disability Insurance
  
• Paid Parental Leave
• Business Travel Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking)
  
• Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans

You will also have access to additional benefits, effective day one:

• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match.
• Wellness Program initiatives / Free MSC Partner Subscriptions with Calm
• Partner Discount Programs with MSC Cruises, Apple, Dell, Nissan, Whirlpool, AT&T, Pets Best and others.

About Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a global leader in transportation and logistics, privately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines, MSC has 675 offices across 155 countries worldwide, with the MSC Group employing over 200,000 people. The company has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a fleet of 800 vessels that provides timely delivery of goods and services to customers of all industries and sizes. With access to an integrated network of road, rail, air, and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. MSC’s shipping line sails on 300 trade routes and calls at 520 ports, carrying some 22.5 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually. For more information, visit MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type including but not limited to characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.