DXT Data Team Specialist

Are you ready to join a Global Leader in the Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics field, who knows their employees are their greatest strength?

LOGISTEED-America is on a mission to deliver high-quality transportation and logistics services and help make the world a better place for generations to come. We are looking for a Data Team Specialist to join us on this mission!

Do you have at least 2 years of Operational freight forwarding experience? If so, we want to talk to you.

Location:
Monterey Park, CA

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1950, LOGISTEED-America is part of a global network of companies providing transportation and logistics services including ocean & air freight transport, contract logistics, customs brokerage, supply chain management, and more.

Summary

The Data Team Specialist role will possess key skills and experience which includes entry-level knowledge of international import transportation, import brokerage procedures, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“Customs”), and Participating Government Agency (“PGA”) requirements including the clearance process, classification, and valuation. This position requires meticulous attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure freight forwarding operations environment, while positively contributing to the success of the team.

This role primarily requires the individual to review and validate data extracted from a variety of documents (including but not limited to a commercial invoice and/or packing list) and cross referencing its transference into our Transportation Management System (“TMS”). This individual should be able to communicate articulately any valuable feedback and suggestions (either general and/or regarding their experience with any/all utilized tools) that would contribute to the overall improvement and achievement of their department’s objectives and goals.

Qualities

• Ethical with sound judgement
• Possess a passion to help team members
• Ability to work well with others at all levels, enjoys being part of a team, and is a true team player
• Detail-oriented
• Reliable, follows through on commitments
• Balances team’s needs with goals for organization
• Professional presentation
• Goal oriented and task driven

Essential Duties & Functional Responsibilities Required

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 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.

Essential Functions

• Performing tasks safely
• Ensuring area housekeeping requirements are met
• Abiding by all OSHA rules and LOGISTEED America, Inc. safety practices
• Meeting established procedures and productivity, safety and quality standards
• Meeting attendance & punctuality standards
• Uploading documents to the validation platform
• Validating data extraction and information accuracy in the above-mentioned platform
• Identifying exceptions and following proper procedure (general and/or customer-specific depending)
• Pushing files to the TMS system (Cargo Wise) to create or update customs declarations
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Multi-tasking
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong business acumen

Supervisory Responsibility

• Not applicable

Preferred Qualifications, Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities and Working Conditions

Previous Work Experience

• Minimum 2+ years operational freight forwarding (customs brokerage) experience preferred

Education and Certifications

• High school diploma / GED;
  Post-secondary education preferred

Experience Requirements and Preferences

• Effective, clear, and concise communications skills
• Experience with Cargo Wise software preferred, but not required
• Detail oriented with ability to solve problems independently as well as in a team environment
• Proven success in improving quality, service, safety and client relationships in a fast-paced high-pressure setting
• Knowledge of…