Logistics Specialist - Vessel Reconciliation

Logistics Specialist - Vessel Reconciliation

MSC USA - Houston

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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

This position is responsible for ensuring the vessel load list is compliant with customs regulations and MSC internal rules and procedures. Communicate with internal and external parties to clarify issues related to the load list.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and monitors the load list, by checking the information from the terminals, the internal MSC systems (e.g. the documentation is submitted before the cut-off date).
• Checks and ensures that MSC cargo is on the load list and is loaded.
• Cleans the load list by rolling or cancelling booking missing the proper documentation, cut-offs and / or no shows, according to customs regulations and MSC internal rules and procedures.
• Compares the data in MSC internal systems and terminal systems and identifies discrepancies.
• Communicates and collaborates with the terminal to solve issues (e.g. communicates with the terminals about the containers which are held for inspection by US Customs and US Coast Guard).
• Investigates and communicates all vessel schedule changes to internal and external parties.
• Works together with various internal departments (e.g. Documentation, Planning).
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications & Key Competencies:

• Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
• Knowledge of MS Excel with the ability to learn new software
• Experience working in an international environment, a plus
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational skills, good judgment, discretion, and problem-solving abilities
• Team player with professional attitude
• Capable of working in a team setting while pursuing individual goals
• Resilient and proactive attitude with passion to succeed and learn
• Goal-oriented performance with ability to work in a team environment and under strict deadlines
• Ability to successfully develop and maintain positive vendor relations
• Schedule flexibility, may occasionally work outside of normal working hours

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.