Job description

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business, where we seamlessly connect farming customers with food, feed and industry.
Job Purpose and Impact

The Vessel Boarding Agent will coordinate ocean vessel port calls for our customers, primarily on the lower Mississippi River. In this role, you will help prepare the vessel for arrival, coordinate movement within the port, and communicate with regulatory agencies (ie. US Coast Guard, US Customs and Border Protection, US Department of Agriculture, etc.) as well as our internal and external stakeholders. Key Accountabilities

Evaluate, select and foster continuous relationships with external transport providers.
Use limited knowledge of the transportation and logistics industry to make recommendations to establish good customer relations.
Analyze and project transportation costs and coordinate customs clearances and permits.
Provide distribution, transportation and logistical solutions on inbound or outbound movement of raw material and finished product from origin to destination.
Perform data entry updates in spreadsheets and databases based on sales orders and contracts and provide data to more senior team members for further analysis.
Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
Other duties as assigned Position Information

The position is based in Metairie, LA.
Relocation assistance is not provided for this role Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Previous vessel agency experience.
Willingness and availability to work on rotating shifts and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Experience in the maritime industry
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

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