Specialist - Ocean Cargo

Overview Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. Nippon Express ., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX. NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the ., with approximately 1300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world. Responsibilities Essential Duties:Responsible to expand ocean cargo business in the United States.Pricing and procurement for primarily related to US Ocean imports and exports.Collaborate with US branches to expand ocean cargo business.Manage pricing through WebCargo Platform, including monitoring WebCargo use in the US.Note: This job description indicates the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required. Salary: $56,128-$75,000 This salary range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At NEU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.  Qualifications Minimum Requirements, Education, and Experience:Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in marketing, business administration, economics.Experience working with data, creating reports and presentations is required.Experience working at ocean carriers & ocean forwarders is welcome.Experience in ocean pricing in both imports and exports is welcome.Skill Sets Required:Strong cross cultural-communication skillsStrong PC Skills with ExcelStrong ability to adjust to new IT systemsBehavioral Descriptors:Strong teamwork skills and inclinationStrong communications skill – listening, public speaking, providing and receiving feedbackProcess improvementInfluencing skills in a matrix environmentAbility to understand, develop and maintain multi-cultural relationshipsPatience – ability to deal with complex processes that may involve multiple levels of approval.Organization Relationships:· Interacts with staff primarily at the Manager level and above, direct reports, and related support staff.Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.401k with a company matchFlexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.Generous Vacation and Sick time.Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.