Manage supply and inventory of containers and equipment for shippers, truckers and railroads. Track and release equipment, create empty bookings, handle permits/paperwork, plan and steer empty container movements, issue work orders, reposition containers, monitor vendor performance and costs, update reports and dashboards, and resolve equipment/invoice inquiries to minimize turnaround times.
Supplies equipment to shippers, truckers and railroads, while managing the inventory of equipment in their area of operation. They assure that appropriate containers and equipment levels are maintained to meet customer needs in a timely manner while controlling costs.
Responsibilities- Daily tracking and releasing of equipment for all depots/Rail ramps in the area to ensure
accurate inventory records - Ensures that customers obtain equipment which meets their shipping needs in a timely
fashion - Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including, pivot tables
- Experienced in using interactive dashboards and reports ( Qlik Sense and QlikView)
- Control and manage temporary import permits and paperwork before customs authorities
- Creates empty bookings as required
- Repositions containers that are sold, or for sale, to the buyer
- Planning and steering empty container on vessel, barge, and feeder
- Tracks and traces overdue equipment to ensure faster turn-around and decrease of turn-
around times - Issues works orders to reposition equipment by rail and/or by truck
- Ensures that all equipment is at the appropriate location
- Updates various reports and cleans the error file
- Controls costs for positioning equipment and evaluates vendor performance
- Handles inquiries relating to equipment releases or inventory availability
- Reviews gate in, gate out and empty container transport invoices
- Associates Degree Military Background will be a plus
- Minimum 2 years of logistics experience in the Maritime Industry, or the equivalent
combination of education and experience preferred. - Understands most shipping terms; can use a dictionary to find terms not recognized. Is
willing to clarify shipping terms unique to a location. Understands routings, schedules
and general practices of various countries, carriers, ports, and terminals. - Knows what type of equipment must be made available at what locations, depending
on shipping schedules and types of goods shipped. - Uses word processing software efficiently and effectively. Uses spreadsheet software
as a tool for tracking work. Uses other software appropriate to work demands and
effectively applies other components of MS Office required by the job. - Proficient in MS Office (e.g., MS Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other software
appropriate to work demands. - This position is in the United States and requires eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the employment eligibility form required under federal law
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