Project Logistics Coordinator - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - C.H. Robinson

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Description
The Project Logistics Coordinator directly supports customer supply chains by helping to move their freight efficiently and effectively.

They interact directly with customers to build and strengthen relationships, coordinate cargo bookings, and conduct analysis to help customers maximize C.H.

Robinson's technology offerings. The Project Logistics Coordinator thrives in a fast-paced environment while working to provide best-in-class customer service and problem resolution. The Project Logistics Coordinator position is an excellent opportunity to start a career at C.H. Robinson, with opportunities to grow into Project Management and leadership roles.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Overall coordination in conjunction with Project Manager or Regional Project Manager
  • Assist with rate negotiations and carrier selection
  • Set up template for billing and project reports
  • Review customer invoicing prior to issuance
  • Monitoring credit status and balances
  • Monitor compliance with insurance requirements, reporting and claim settlement
  • Interface with client when critical issues arise and assess possible solutions
  • Familiarization with company rules, regulations and procedures
  • Advise management of charter requests and legal issues immediately
  • Compliance with corporate policy for communication, confidentiality and signing authority (financial and legal commitments)

General Operations:


  • Responsible for all project files relating to truck/rail, sea, and air, barge inbound and outbound
  • Review and handle letter of credit files, inclusive of all appropriate documentation and bank discussions. Will discuss letter of credit files with senior management if required
  • Ensure that whenever the Company is in a position of potential doubt or liability on a sea freight/surface or air file, that legal counsel is contacted, and clear and precise written direction is obtained in order to proceed and deal with the situation
  • Ensure that clients are kept well informed on their files
  • Provide management with any information that will assist in future business development, maintaining clients or increasing profitability
  • Assist and prepare agency agreements/contract of services in cooperation with and under management supervision
  • Negotiate and coordinate project cargo with the requirement that any booking notes or final agreements with carriers for sea carriage are cosigned by another senior manager
  • On site supervision of loading or discharge of equipment at the port, at rail siding, at barge terminals, at vendor manufacturing plant under the supervision of a Project Manager or Regional Project Manager
  • Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • 24 years of international freight forwarding operations, breakbulk and project cargo experience
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced and deadlinedriven office environment
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills and phone etiquette
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  • Exceptional customer service skills and follow up
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
  • Knowledge or coursework in Supply Chain, Logistics and or International Business
  • Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Your Health, Wealth, and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals.

We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:


  • Group Mediclaim Policy (GMC)
  • Group Personal Accident (GPA) policy
  • Covid19 related coverage and reimbursement
  • Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
  • Group Term Life (GTL) Insurance Plan for employees
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Investment Declaration & Flexi Benefit Plan
  • Variable Pay based on position
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Paid Privilege, Casual and Sick Leaves
  • Paid Maternity & Paternity Leaves
  • Paid Compassionate Leaves
  • Paid Public Holidays
  • Paid time off to vote
  • Reward & Recognition Program
  • Wedding Allowance
  • Special Mobility Assistance
  • Employee Wellness Initiatives
  • Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and teambuilding opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

Why Do You Belong at C

H Robinson?:

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex.

With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world's largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200.

We've been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that d

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