Export Traffic Customer Service Representative

Export Traffic Customer Service Representative

MSC USA - Chicago

47,000.00 - 55,000.00 USD

Looking for a career opportunity but have no experience?

At MSC, we are looking for candidates that would like to challenge themselves in the world of logistics. We offer a diverse environment, and it is important for us to continue to bring professionals with different background and experiences. Together, we will continue to grow while connecting the world around us. It is a big world, and it takes expertise, ingenuity, hard work and dedication to keep it moving. You will learn what it takes to move a shipment from point A to point B while gaining immeasurable industry knowledge with the largest shipping line in the world! Excited yet? Come join us!

Job Summary/ Key Responsibilities:

Provides comprehensive assistance to clients, addressing inquiries and concerns regarding their shipments while delivering exceptional customer service to ensure client satisfaction. Maintains meticulous records of customer interactions to uphold data integrity for management reports and consistently meets productivity and service level standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Communicates effectively with clients via phone and email to troubleshoot and solve problems while cultivating positive relationships.

Collaborates with team members and departments to optimize task execution, meet deadlines, and observe corporate guidelines for addressing customer inquiries; works with departments to amend and fix any discrepancies.

Escalates unique or complex issues to the appropriate supervisor for resolution when necessary.

Handles booking processes in the internal system based on client requirements, updates information accordingly, and coordinates all export shipment activities following MSC procedures; Assists clients in troubleshooting and problem solving regarding the bookings assigned.

Maintains close communication with carriers and other agencies involved to facilitate seamless coordination and provide regular updates on shipment status.

Updates records for reports as required by management, contributing to informed decision-making.

Anticipates potential problems and demonstrates problem-solving skills to address unforeseen issues, going the extra mile to enhance the customer's experience.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Key Competencies:

Required Skills, Experience & Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in a similar role (supply chain, transportation, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, customer service, etc.)

Experience working in an international environment, a plus

Ability to successfully develop and maintain positive client and vendor relationship

Attention to detail: advanced

Communication skills: advanced

Customer orientation: advanced

Dependability: advanced

Organization skills & time management: intermediate

Proactivity: intermediate

Problem solving: fundamental

Productivity: advanced

Team player: advanced

English: advanced

MS Excel with the ability to learn new software: intermediate

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

Work Authorization

Authorization to work in the U.S

What We Offer

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50,000

Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Business Travel Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking)

Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans

You will also have access to additional benefits, effective day one:

Short Term Disability Insurance

401K Plan – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match.

Wellness Program initiatives / Free MSC Partner Subscriptions with Calm

Partner Discount Programs with MSC Cruises, Apple, Dell, Nissan, Whirlpool, AT&T, Pets Best and others.

About Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a global leader in transportation and logistics, privately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines, MSC has 675 offices across 155 countries worldwide, with the MSC Group employing over 200,000 people. The company has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a fleet of 800 vessels that provides timely delivery of goods and services to customers of all industries and sizes. With access to an integrated network of road, rail, air, and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. MSC’s shipping line sails on 300 trade routes and calls at 520 ports, carrying some 22.5 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually. For more information, visit MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type including but not limited to characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.