Career Opportunities: Freight Forwarder Trainee (3643)

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OIA Globalprovides customers with an unparalleled suite of scalable and flexible supply chain solutions. Supported by 1,100 forward-thinking employees, we specialize in 3PL, 4PL, sustainability, technology, contract logistics, packaging design and optimization, and raw materials management. Since 1988, we have grown into a $1.3 billion company with a presence in 26 countries and industry expertise in fashion and apparel, consumer goods, healthcare, energy, and industrials. OIA Global is privately held by LDI, Ltd.

Summary: Trainee

Assist in the smooth running of the department and company.

Maintain an effective filling system in line with the company process.

Provision of effective and professional customer service.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key accountabilities:

Charge out files.

Enter full job details onto CargoWise, based on Expected/agreed Handling process.

Requesting the CE Merchant Release (Import Sea Shipments)

Transmission of ISF Files on System CW1, based on Agreed /aligned at department.

Customer Service:

Work closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operations to deadlines.

Ensure effective and constant communications with customers.

Be proactive when faced with problems.

Administration:

Contribute to the general administration of the office.

Maintain an effective filling system.

Check invoices out and in.

Timely manage invoices out and in.

Work in line with finance requirements including the month end procedures.

Liaise with the finance department as necessary.

Payments to suppliers and entry of values in the CW as well as in the financial spreadsheet.

Control of Supplier Receipts for sending to the Finance Department.

General:

Co-operating with colleagues to create a positive working environment.

Think, act, and react in accordance with the company's values.

Maintain a tidy and professional working area.

Assist with projects as necessary and as directed.

Report any issues to your manager as soon as they arise.

Any other duties as reasonably requested.

Required Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Familiarity with Cargo Wise's Enterprise system a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OIA Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We offer an exciting and growth-oriented work environment, and OIA employees enjoy competitive salaries and excellent benefits.#J-18808-Ljbffr