Job Opportunities

Business Systems Analyst

COSCO SHIPPING LINES (North America) Inc. is looking for a Business Systems Analyst to join their team.

General Functions:

Responsible for the support, maintenance and development of the organizations global information system and its associated peripheral systems and processes. This position works under limited supervision. Prepares recommendations for new systems, enhancements to existing systems and changes to procedures to improve efficiency and work flow.

This position requires a good working knowledge of the organizations global information system and its associated peripheral systems, the organizational structure, and business functions and procedures. This position differs from the Business Systems Manager position in that projects assigned have limited impact on the organization.

Key Activities:

  • Prepares recommendations for new systems, enhancements and changes to procedures to improve efficiency and work flow
  • Acts as lead on development, design and implementation of projects with a limited scope
  • Analyze and evaluate requests for enhancing existing systems and proposals for new systems and make recommendations to management
  • Draft system design requirements and logic specifications for submission to technical development teams under the guidance of senior BPM staff
  • Test enhancements and new systems, ensuring proper functionality and compatibility with local business requirements; coordinate with development team to resolve technical problems
  • Monitor the implementation of system changes in production and coordinate user acceptance testing
  • Write and maintain system documentation, user guides and procedures
  • Provide system operational training to staff and system users
  • Provide business departments with assistance in resolving computer related problems by troubleshooting and coordinating with IT staff when needed
  • Identify and resolve EDI communication errors
  • Document system problems and solutions for future reference
  • Participate as a team member and lead on inter-departmental and cross-departmental projects with a limited scope
  • Monitor and report on data quality; identify and support improvement measures
  • Maintain Corporate Performance Monitoring Key Performance Indicators
  • Other duties of similar scope as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science or a related field and 2 years of experience as a systems analyst or a combination of education or experience that provides and equivalent background required to perform the job functions. Shipping industry experience is preferred.

Additional Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Strong computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and SharePoint
  • Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and devise effective and logical system and procedural solutions
  • Work effectively independently as well as in a team environment
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical organization members
  • Ability to learn new computer systems independently through self-study and practice and teach others

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000 – $55,000 per year

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Sr. Product Specialist

COSCO SHIPPING Lines (North America) Inc.  Secaucus, New Jersey, United States (On-site)

COSCO SHIPPING LINES (North America) Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Specialist to join their Supply Chain Division in the Secaucus, NJ location.

Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

General Functions and Key Activities:

  • Three years of experience in 3PL quotation and cost analysis within the logistics industry, specifically in areas such as warehouse management, trucking, customs clearance, and cross-border business across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage a project, specializing in the design of customized products, SOP creation, solution description and project management.
  • Outstanding bilingual skills, with proficiency in both English and Spanish, enabling effective communication with team members and suppliers through written and verbal channels.
  • Strong organizational skills, capable of managing and prioritizing multiple high-priority tasks efficiently.
  • Preferred experience in US/Mexico cross-border business operations.
  • Dedication to maintaining a safe and friendly work environment, ensuring compliance with company protocols and regulations.
  • Proficiency in TMS (Transportation Management System) usage.
  • Excellent understanding of budget-driven processes.

Additional Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Candidate shall be highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred
  • 3-5 years of Product Specialist related experience preferred.

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Account Executive

COSCO SHIPPING Lines (North America) Inc.  Dallas, Texas, United States (Hybrid)

COSCO SHIPPING LINES (North America) Inc. is seeking an Account Executive to join their Global Sales Division for our South Central Region in the Dallas, TX.

The selected individual will be responsible selling COSCO services, meeting and exceeding all sales goals established by Management. He or she will conduct F2F and virtual meetings with existing and target import accounts in Houston and the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities will include

  • Detailing the results of calls and meetings in a specified reporting platform.
  • Sharing market intelligence.
  • Maintaining service contracts (rates, port pairs, etc.), and other reporting as requested by Trade and Senior Management.

The ultimate goal will be the expansion of the account base in the stated territory, implementation of GRI’s, and overall improvement of contribution of existing accounts as directed by management. This position will be virtual based in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Ideal candidate will have strong communication skills.
  • Be computer-literate and have a proven track record in transportation and logistics.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in outside sales of ocean freight in the DFW is required.

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Account Executive

COSCO SHIPPING Lines (North America) Inc.  Houston, Texas, United States (Hybrid)

COSCO SHIPPING LINES (North America) Inc. is seeking an Account Executive to join their Global Sales Division for our South Central Region in the Houston, TX.

The selected individual will be responsible selling COSCO services, meeting and exceeding all sales goals established by Management. He or she will conduct F2F and virtual meetings with existing and target import accounts in Houston and the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Detailing the results of calls and meetings in a specified reporting platform.
  • Sharing market intelligence.
  • Maintaining service contracts (rates, port pairs, etc.), and other reporting as requested by Trade and Senior Management.

The ultimate goal will be the expansion of the account base in the stated territory, implementation of GRI’s, and overall improvement of contribution of existing accounts as directed by management. This position will be virtual based in Houston, TX

Additional Qualifications:

  • Ideal candidate will have strong communication skills.
  • Be computer-literate and have a proven track record in transportation and logistics.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in outside sales of ocean freight in the DFW is required.

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Account Executive Import

COSCO SHIPPING Lines (North America) Inc.  San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid)

COSCO SHIPPING LINES (North America) Inc. is seeking an Account Executive (Import) to join their Global Sales Division within their San Francisco area. Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

General Functions and Key Activities:

  • Covering Import business in the San Francisco, Utah, and Denver areas.
  • They will need to have the knowledge and understanding of COSCO’s business profile.
  • They will be responsible to maintain and develop new business opportunities that will help the account executive reach their annual budget goals.
  • The account executive will be responsible for all sales products and tradelines we offer (TPTEB/TAT/ILA/Logistics).
  • The account executive will need to be able to navigate themselves through our systems and keep files all in order with account information and sales activity.
  • They will need to provide all monthly/weekly/daily reports on time with accurate information.
  • They will be required to conduct F2F sales meetings on a weekly basis with their contracted / target accounts.
  • Account will need to participate in weekly sales meetings with management and sales team.
  • They will need to be able to work as a team and share ideas.

Additional Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred.
  • 1-3 years of Account Executive related experience preferred.
  • Should have high level proficiency in Microsoft Office suites including MS outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • Strong Organizational skills.
  • Strong Time, and Territory management skills.
  • Experience with IRIS2 is a plus.

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Invoice Coordinator

COSCO SHIPPING LINES (North America) Inc. – Houston, TX

Job description

COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc. is seeking an Invoice Coordinator to join their Commercial department in Houston, TX. Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

Job Description:

Invoice Coordinator:

  • Review /Process EDI rail rejection reports from CDS to include the following issues but not limited to:
  • IJOS amounts not matched to invoice amount.
  • Job order number does not reference container number
  • Previously cancelled IJOS
  • Container is rail billed but IJOS is missing.
  • Container is listed on IJOS and matched but no voucher number has been assigned.
  • Container is listed on IJOS with voucher number but no check has been issued.
  • Monitor all vendor statements and research overdue invoices. Work with Vendor/GSC/FAD to resolve
  • Serve as backup to mail and invoice processing coordinator
  • Other tasks assigned by team leader.

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Deputy General Manager (Finance) - Secaucus, NJ

COSCO Shipping (North America) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Deputy General Manager for the Corporate Finance Department at Secaucus, NJ.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Treasury Management – including daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly requirements
  • Risk minimization management and business opportunity forecasting
  • Maintain insurance coverage for all companies, manage the renewal process
  • Administer the 401k plan with weekly, monthly and yearly duties
  • Chair the 401(k) Plan Fiducuary Committee
  • Review payroll input twice a month.
  • Review monthly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts
  • Coordinate hiring function for department and track employee PTO
  • Governmental reporting on a quarterly and annual basis.
  • Oversee regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance with statutory laws and financial regulations
  • Debt Management and collection
  • Other activities as requested by the GM

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Business Law.
  • Experience managing and administering 401k retirement plans (preferred)
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CA (Chartered Accountants) designation preferred.
  • 10 to 15 years of relevant experience.

Salary: $130,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year

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Account Executive - Long Beach, CA

COSCO SHIPPING LINES (North America) Inc. is seeking an Account Executive (Import and Export) to join their Global Sales Division within their Long Beach, CA office. Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

General Functions and Key Activities:

  • Solicit new business and maintains current business through visits, phone calls, and correspondence of ocean import or export clientele.
  • Achieve assigned volume and revenue goals for the territory.
  • Manage business issues related to the assigned Import Territory.
  • Problem solve and/or elevates issues beyond area of responsibility.
  • Maintains a professional appearance, demeanor, and displays good interpersonal skills.
  • Keep accounts updated on service, pricing, and policies.
  • Entertain clients in an appropriate and cost beneficial manner.
  • Submits timely expense account reports and automotive recaps.
  • Manage expense accounts, cell phone usage, company auto, and other company properties.
  • Communicates clearly with COSCO personnel.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred
  • 1-3 years of Account Executive related experience preferred.
  • Should have high level proficiency in Microsoft Office suites including MS outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Access.
  • Strong Organizational skills
  • Strong Time, and Territory management skills
  • Experience with IRIS2 is a plus

Base Salary: 60,000 – 90,000 per year

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Accounting Clerk (Bilingual) - Secaucus, NJ

COSCO SHIPPING Logistics (North America) Inc. is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join their team in the Secaucus, NJ location.

Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

General Functions and Key Activities:

  • Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
  • Make Bank reconciliation report each month.
  • Make the daily cash flow report in time. Make the weekly and monthly funds application on time.
  • Finish monthly, yearly SAP account closing.
  • Assist manager to finish the yearly finance report. Finish putting the yearly numbers and report into the Chinese financial application.
  • Assist manager to make the profit budget each month, assist manager to make the yearly financial budget.
  • Assist manager to make all the operation system related, assist manager to solve the problem related to finance system.
  • To analyze financial data of major business units.
  • Confirm and record the company’s revenue and costs, and review relevant revenue and cost information.
  • Review business payment related information.
  • Timely coordinate and handle relevant issues in INFOX, COMPARE, SAP and other systems.
  • Assist the manager to set up accounting management procedure.
  • Responsible for all the arranged job. Finish all jobs efficiently and timely.
  • Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
  • Accomplishes accounting and organization goals by completing related results as needed.

Additional Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Fluent in Mandarin and English in reading and writing
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related major required
  • SAP finance system experienced preferred
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Effective corporate communication skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines consistently

Base Salary: 50,000 – 60,000 per year

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Warehouse Supervisor (Bilingual Mandarin/Chinese & English) - NJ

Job description

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Chinese/Mandarin & English and be responsible for supervising warehouse operations within the Ontario area. These operations include shipping, inventory, delivery. Your goal will be to increase operational efficiency and ensure a safe environment.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Proficient with a Warehouse Management System(WMS) and Transportation Management System(OMS)
  • Excellent understanding of Order-fulfillment and E-Commerce Logistics process
  • Supervise the accuracy of shipments and receiving, using proper accuracy programs and systems.
  • Experience with Shipping, Logistics, Inventory Management
  • Supervise self and partner’s warehouse daily to ensure that safety, security, laws, and policies are maintained.
  • Ensures the most economical and efficient use of equipment and personnel to accomplish assigned work.
  • Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments and business partners.

Job Requirements:

  • College’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or relevant on the job years of experience.
  • Strong general knowledge of all warehousing operations, with prior work experience to include lead person or supervisory duties.
  • Excellent supervisory skills and the ability to work with and through others to achieve desired results.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret computerized reports.
  • Bilingual in English and Mandarin.
  • Proficiency in computer software (MS Word and Excel, especially).

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

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Warehouse Supervisor (Bilingual Mandarin/Chinese & English) - Los Angeles, CA

Job description

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Chinese/Mandarin & English and be responsible for supervising warehouse operations within the Ontario area. These operations include shipping, inventory, delivery. Your goal will be to increase operational efficiency and ensure a safe environment.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Proficient with a Warehouse Management System(WMS) and Transportation Management System(OMS)
  • Excellent understanding of Order-fulfillment and E-Commerce Logistics process
  • Supervise the accuracy of shipments and receiving, using proper accuracy programs and systems.
  • Experience with Shipping, Logistics, Inventory Management
  • Supervise self and partner’s warehouse daily to ensure that safety, security, laws, and policies are maintained.
  • Ensures the most economical and efficient use of equipment and personnel to accomplish assigned work.
  • Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments and business partners.

Job Requirements:

  • College’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or relevant on the job years of experience.
  • Strong general knowledge of all warehousing operations, with prior work experience to include lead person or supervisory duties.
  • Excellent supervisory skills and the ability to work with and through others to achieve desired results.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret computerized reports.
  • Bilingual in English and Mandarin.
  • Proficiency in computer software (MS Word and Excel, especially).

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

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Office Assistant (Bilingual Chinese Mandarin and English Speaker)

Job description

COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc. is looking for an Office assistant to assist with the daily work of our local management at our Secaucus, NJ office. Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Providing administrative assistance, such as writing and editing e-mails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on the management’s behalf.
  • Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records.
  • Organizing meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, and organizing catering when necessary.
  • Answering phone calls in a polite and professional manner.
  • Managing the executive’s calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters.
  • Help provide transportation for management to their destinations.

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be able to fluently speak and write both English and Chinese Mandarin.
  • Must have excellent attention to detail.
  • Must be willing to travel as needed.
  • Must be legally authorized to work for an employer in the US.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

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Inside Sales Coordinator

COSCO SHIPPING Lines is seeking an Inside Sales Coordinator for our Houston, TX office to join our Sales Support group.

Inside Sales coordinator responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Providing sales support especially during times when AE is on calls or out of the office
  • Rate quotations and bid preparation
  • Preparing amendment and new s/c requests and submitting them to NASC.
  • Submitting requests for additional free time on behalf of customer
  • Submitting routing requests for review/approval
  • Creating and maintaining CPFs
  • Answering calls directed to the sales hunt group and direct calls from customers
  • GT Nexus contract maintenance
  • Preparing reports for accounts & sales reps upon request
  • Interacting w/ accounts through email / phone and assisting them w/ inquires related to: rates, contract terms, tariff rules, customer service, documentation, operational Issues and general shipment inquiries.
  • Assisting Account Executives and customers with problem resolution as necessary & liaising with customer service, documentation, and operations to address customer inquiries/ complaints.

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Account Executive Import (Long beach, CA) Virtual

COSCO SHIPPING LINES (North America) Inc. is seeking an Account Executive (Import) to join their Global Sales Division within their Long Beach, CA office. Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

This position will be responsible for :

  • Covering Import business in the Southern California territory
  • They will need to have the knowledge and understanding of COSCO’s business profile
  • They will be responsible to maintain and develop new business opportunities that will help the account executive to reach their annual budget goals
  • The account executive will need to be able to navigate themselves through our systems and keep files all in order with account information and sales activity
  • They will need to provide all monthly/weekly/daily reports on time with accurate information.
  • They will be required to conduct F2F sales meetings on a weekly basis with their contracted / target accounts
  • Account will need to participate in weekly sales meetings with management and sales team
  • They will need to be able to work as a team and share ideas

Additional Qualifications or Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred
  • 1-3 years of Account Executive related experience preferred.
  • Should have high level proficiency in Microsoft Office suites including MS outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Access.
  • Strong Organizational skills
  • Strong Time, and Territory management skills
  • Experience with IRIS2 is a plus

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Freight Forwarding Manager - Secaucus, NJ

COSCO SHIPPING Logistics North America Inc.  Secaucus, New Jersey, United States (On-site)

  • Assist head of division to implement business plan and enforce SOP
  • Capable of handling logistics supply chain business operation, including ocean and air shipments, truck services and outsource warehousing if needed
  • Familiar with customs process and project operation process
  • Comprehensive understanding of Freight Forwarding and Non-Vessel operation principles and FMC regulations
  • E-commerce and warehouse experience are required
  • Strong communication and written skills with customers and vendors required
  • Proficient in using Microsoft office and office equipment
  • Teamwork is a must
  • Chinese is a plus
  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
  • Warehouse experience: 1 year (Required)
  • Chinese: 1 year (Preferred)
  • E-commerce: 1 year (Preferred)

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Customs Broker - Secaucus, NJ

Sea Trade International, Inc. is seeking customs broker to work in its Secaucus, NJ headquarters office.

 

Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Handle the release and ISF/entries for vehicles/personal goods being imported into the US via air and ocean;
  • Supervise and ensure accurate and timely processing of ISF and entries
  • Ensure data entry of shipment information for release and billing are accurate and complete Ensure classification and value is correct for U.S. duties/fees
  • Work with clients to ensure all documentation is received and accurate
  • Create and maintain data for shipments in relevant systems
  • Coordinate and prepare entry summary as needed Monitor and route shipment release and arrange any required transportation, warehousing, and distribution Completes a daily report on release and classification and related activities as assigned.

 

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Associate’s Degree required
  • 1+ years of import customs broker experience required
  • 1+ years of Cargo wise software experience required
  • Experience with customs laws, regulations, procedures, and industry practices required
  • Valid current customs broker’s license
  • Fluent in Chinese (reading/speaking and writing)

 

Salary: $60,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
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Accounts Receivable Coordinator - Secaucus, NJ

COSCO SHIPPING LINES (North America) Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Coordinator in Secaucus, NJ. Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Freight cashier functions including freight releases, cash applications, deposits.
  • Billing, creation of third party invoices upon receipt of payment and notification to import department for terminal release if necessary.
  • Responsible for income bank payments including releasing cargo as requested.
  • Wire transfer/ACA applications and SAP report.
  • Refund preparations
  • Checks and deposits.
  • Collections credit and non-credit accounts including special requirements
  • Assist with inbound cargo releases (OBL’s/Checks)
  • Handle Outbound Cashier functions including releasing documents via overnight mail or messenger service.
  • Monitor incoming payments noncredit accounts and informs documentation service to issue Telex Release.
  • Collections noncredit accounts
  • Additional accounts receivable functions including collections and special projects assigned by supervisors and managers.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in related field

Additional Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of accounting principles
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Experience in ocean transportation is a plus
  • SAP experience
  • Experience working in a high volume environment (preferred)

 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year
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Export Traffic Coordinator - Houston, Texas

Export Traffic Coordinator
Department: Export Customer Service
Division: North American Operations Center (NAOC)

General Functions & Key Activities:
This position is responsible for the coordination and arrangement of export shipments for vessel loading to ensure 100% space utilization as outlined below:

• Obtain required documents as well as preparation of documents for vessel loading: Daily Teu Reports
• Container Booking Forecast (CBF), Container Load List,
• Hazardous Documents & Manifest, Container/Tank Certificates/Surveys, EEI’s, VGM’s, Gas/Battery statements,
• Validated Auto Titles, etc.
• Contact customers to confirm cargo in order to fully utilize space on vessel
• Daily vessel reconciliation to find discrepancies between Cosco and terminal systems
• Work with terminals, customers and internal departments for problem resolution
• Monitor and maintain vessel cut offs
• Shipment tracking and tracing
• Send shipment notices to customers for various issues; vessel delays, cut-off changes, etc.
• 3PI invoicing
• Scan documents to internal Cosco file
• Back up for other coordinators
• Meet required KPI’s

Qualifications and Requirements:
• Maritime Shipping experience required
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge required
• FreshDesk experience
• WPM or KPH required: 50 / 11,500
• Outgoing, friendly disposition
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Conflict resolution
• Responsiveness
• Timely and attentive to customer needs
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