Cogoport - Supply Acquisition Specialist - Global Trade

Why Cogoport?

International Trade can be complicated at times and every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn. When we simplify international trade, it empowers and affects every human being on the face of this earth. Seven billion people - one common problem.

As a part of the Supply team at Cogoport, you will get an opportunity to be a part of an industry-wide revolution in the world of shipping and logistics by collaborating with other brilliant minds to resolve real-world on-ground challenges. You will have a direct impact on the revenue and profitability growth of the organization.

The Supply Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for providing the highest level of service and creative solutions to our Supply Partners while effectively quoting and coordinating import and export shipments.

The ideal candidate should have experience in acquiring and onboarding SMEs/Sellers onto Marketplaces. Any exposure

Areas of Impact for you

- Acquire small & medium-sized Non Vessel Owning Carriers from the Global Shipping domain.

- Effectively manage domestic and international import & export shipments for key customers through these carriers

- Coordinate with loading facilities, truckers, ocean carriers, and other vendors Domestic and internationally.

- Manage all pricing for key customer accounts to ensure that correct information is in the system for billing.

Ideal Persona for this role

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.

- The ability to work in a team-oriented, and fast pace environment.

- Requires attention to detail, excellent problem solving, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.

- High level of energy, lots of enthusiasm, and a strong sense of urgency and ownership

- Bachelor's Degree or related experience.

- Experience with a Freight forwarding company is a strong plus

- Experience with working with ocean carriers and drayage (trucking).

- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).