Air and Ocean Import Operations

2 months ago


Houston, United States Röhlig Logistics Full time

Position Purpose

Assist management in achieving the stated branch goals in line with the company policy and established procedures. Co-ordinate the activities and ensure expeditious delivery of Import Ocean and Air consignments in a timely manner to customers, as per customer orders and prescribed quality standards.


Responsible for main tasks:


Coordinating Operations with Air & Sea freight Imports

  • Timely processing of import air and sea documents including registration of shipments.
  • Communicates automation details to subcontractors for reporting to customs.
  • Monitors clearance and delivery of cargo within the free storage/holding times.
  • Checks for special instructions on documents.
  • Invoice and collection of correct charges.
  • Authorizing delivery of air and sea freight.
  • Monitors availability, and in conjunction with subcontractors, ensures timely collection of cargo, check in to warehouse and reporting to customs.
  • Follow up on delivery with truckers


Financial and Accounting Responsibilities

  • Approve freight invoices, credit notes and monitors transport waiting time costs.
  • Pay carrier local charges, and any other related costs upon arrival, to ensure storage is avoided and no added costs are incurred.
  • Prepare payment vouchers and write checks for authorization, and presentation.
  • Processes air and sea freight debtors & creditors in an expeditious manner by verification prior to hand over to accounts for payment.
  • Ensures the department (cost center) achieves it financial and quality objectives.

Client and Supplier Management

  • Keeps record of discrepancies via the Innovations and Incidents Management (IIM) to ensure compliance.


Required skills and qualification/ education/ studies:

  • High school graduate and qualification preferred
  • Has knowledge of related computer applications
  • Familiarity with freight forwarding procedures
  • Globally aware of countries and where they are located
  • Up to two years of previous related experience required
  • Excellent customer services & communication skills
  • Above average administration skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent time management
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Resilient
  • Customer focused
  • Shows initiative and drive


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