Export Logistics Coordinator

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.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate daily via email with overseas offices and agents regarding documentation matters. * Gain familiarity with Incoterms and various ocean freight container types (standard, flat rack, open-top, ISO tank, bulk, and refrigerated containers). * Learn to maintain strong relationships and effective communication with shipping lines, LCL (Less-than-Container Load) providers, customers, customs brokers, and trucking companies. * Learn and master the company's global systems and workflows (BDP SmartVU, ACE, and Meridian). * Learn to handle Bills of Lading (B/L) generated within the company's documentation system (covering hazardous and non-hazardous goods, as well as special equipment for LCL/FCL shipments). * Learn internal systems to generate B/Ls, tax invoices, debit notes, and credit notes; transmit B/L drafts to shipping lines/LCL providers; process payments to shipping lines/LCL providers; and send shipment alerts to overseas branches/agents. * Once the full workflow is mastered, oversee the overseas documentation center (EPI Center/Malaysia) in their execution of tasks: preparing Taiwan-related B/Ls, sending draft B/Ls to customers for verification, preparing draft invoices, and transmitting alerts and documents to overseas branches/agents. * Complete the final stage of electronic document archiving.
  
  

Job Requirements

* Familiar with Incoterms and various container types * * Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in freight forwarding or a trading company * * Strong English reading and writing skills; capable of independently handling international correspondence *

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