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SEA IMPORT FREIGHT FORWARDING AGENT
Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico
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We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our rapidly growing team.
From Denmark to China, Vietnam to Mexico, we employ over 800 talented and dedicated people. Established in 1900, LEMAN is a forward-thinking, value-driven, and people-centric organization. We endeavor to lead a culture of quality and collaboration, where everyone feels empowered to be their best.
Every day, we help companies and people all over the world by delivering high-quality logistics and transport solutions. We always strive to uphold our values in our approach to customers, colleagues, our surroundings, and the environment.
We provide supply chain and transport solutions, and we offer our services in 150+ countries through our own offices and a network of close partners.
Our approach is personalized customer care. We don't create standard products but focus on individual needs and solutions.
With more than 800 dedicated LEMAN colleagues worldwide, we are large enough to deliver high-quality global supply chain solutions while remaining small enough to care about each and every one of our customers.
Responsibilities & what we are looking for
**Position Overview**:
This position is responsible for handling all aspects of our clients' ocean import and export shipments to USA territory from route planning, pricing, customer service, compliance and accounting/closing of shipments financially. This position is the face of LEMAN to our clients; therefore, should be able to maintain and close additional business with the current customer portfolio. This position works with key stakeholders to increase business. The main stakeholders are the Commercial Team, Branch Managers, Product Heads, and others, as needed.
**Location**: Queretaro, Mexico (on-site)
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Handle Ocean import and export shipments from start to finish, ensuring smooth and efficient customs clearance and delivery.
- Coordinate with clients, shipping lines, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate processing of shipments.
- Prepare USA import documentation, including customs entries, invoices, and bills of lading.
- File ISF for customers and coordinate
- Maintain and grow business within their customer portfolio.
- Work with various ocean carriers and other vendors providing services to LEMAN and its customers.
- Issue quotations and bookings per customer requests.
- Accurate and timely invoice for both customers and agents.
- Ensure LEMAN receives correct and timely billings from vendors and agents.
- Escalate customer complaints to branch management and commercial owner.
- Close files as soon as all information is complete. Profit and loss statements must be run and working files must be filed away.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications and Skills**:
- High school diploma is required.
- Associate degree in Business, Logistics, or similar, a plus.
- Adaptable - responds effectively to changes in situation or information.
- Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills required.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, prioritize, and have strong time management.
- Flexible, adaptable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
What we offer
**Sabbatical**: Need a break from the daily grind? We offer sabbatical opportunities to take extended time off to recharge, explore your passions, and come back to work feeling refreshed and inspired.
**Investment in Professional Development**: We're committed to helping our people grow and reach their full potential.
**Global Travel Opportunities**: We're a global organization with offices around the world, which means that there are plenty of opportunities to travel and experience new cultures.
**Social and Company Events**: We believe that work should be enjoyable, which is why we organize regular social and company events to bring our people together.
Do you want to hear more of what it is like to work at LEMAN? Take a look for yourself here
Our Values
We're driven by our core values of Quality, Commitment and Respect. Join our dynamic team where we encourage authenticity, foster meaningful connections, and inspire bold ideas to shape a brighter future.