Ocean Operations Export Executive

**Job Description**:
**About BDP International**:
BDP International is a privately held, family-owned non-asset based global logistics provider with annual sales exceeding $2.1 billion USD. Founded in 1966 by Richard Bolte Sr. and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, BDP has grown to be one of the largest logistics providers in the world. BDP employs more than 4,000 people worldwide, and operates freight logistics centers in 270 cities across the world through a global network of wholly owned offices, joint ventures and affiliates in 135 countries.

The company serves more than 4,000 customers worldwide. Clients include Bayer, Dow, DuPont, Heineken USA, Honeywell, Johnson & Johnson, Revlon, Trek Bicycle, Wacker, and others.
**Scope**

This role is responsible for processing export shipments for Freight Forwarding Team while coordinating with the Contracted shipping line, Customer, and other parties involved in the process. Employee will be responsible for achieving high accuracy through our operating systems to ensure high productivity and operational excellence in accordance with the requirements and / or procedures based on BDP Ethics.

**Responsibilities**:
As assigned by Supervisor review the LCM (Loading Confirmation Message) received from the shipper and submit Shipping Instruction to shipping line. In case of errors/discrepancy, communicate with the concern party and rectify the required data received
- Follow up with the shipping line and ensure timely receival of manifest. Once received the manifest, audit Manifest and share with clearing agent with the correct naming convention
- Upon receiving confirmation from carrier for Saudi EDI update, share rotation code file with clearing agent
- In case of Saudi EDI amendments requested by clearing agent, communicate it to carrier for amendments. Confirm back to clearing agent upon confirmation from carrier
- Ensure timely customs clearance with clearing agent
- Upon receival of the customs clearance confirmation, send Draft B/L instruction to Shipping line as per ECC handbook
- Upon vessel sailing, follow up and receive the “Confirm On Board (COB)” report from carrier, review the report and share to the functional mailbox
- Responsible for timely and accurate update of milestone and data to BDPs operating system,
- Track and Trace shipments
- Communicates with shipping line and other partners for any requirements or exceptions found
- As a contingency, the Operations Coordinator will contact customers with exceptions to advise shipment status or to obtain shipment information in a professional manner
- Assists the day-to-day operations of the team to ensure that customer requirements are met
- Ensures that highest level of data quality and integrity by processing shipment accurately
- Ensures KPIs are met all time
- Other duties as assigned by management or Supervisor

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred. (Or an equivalent combination of work and education. / equivalent combination of work experience)
- A minimum experience of 3 years industry experience preferred.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft
- Combined excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to analyse situations and to make good decisions based on available information.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing policies and procedures.
- Can work under pressure.

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