Nippon Express USA

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Specialist - Ocean Cargo

Job Locations US-IL-Wood Dale
ID 2024-1914
Category
Ocean Cargo Division
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

Overview

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo.  NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. 

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX.  NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock.  NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees.  NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

Responsibilities

 

Essential Duties:

·         Responsible to expand ocean cargo business in Americas region.

·         Pricing and procurement for primarily related to global ocean tenders.

·         Collaborate with overseas region to expand ocean cargo business.

 

Note:   This job description indicates the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.  Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.  

 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements, Education, and Experience:

·         Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in marketing, business administration, economics.

·         Experience working with data, creating reports, and presentations required.

·         Experience with documentation and reporting

·         Experience working at ocean carriers is especially welcome

Skill Sets Required:

·         Strong market search skills

·       Strong writing skills 

·         Strong communication skills.

·         Strong PC Skills with Word, Excel and Power Point.

·         Strong ability to adjust to new IT systems.

Behavioral Descriptors:

·         Strong teamwork skills and inclination

·         Strong communications skill – listening, public speaking, providing and receiving feedback

·         Process improvement

·         Influencing skills in a matrix environment

·         Ability to understand, develop and maintain multi-cultural relationships

·      Patience – ability to deal with complex processes that may involve multiple levels of approval

 

Organization Relationships:

·     Interacts with staff primarily at the Manager level and above, direct reports and related support staff.

 

 

 

Salary: $56,592-$90,408

 

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
  • 401k with a company match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
  • Generous Vacation and Sick time.

 

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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