Customer Service Representative to Export

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.

Houston, TX Hybrid work

MSC is a privately owned global shipping company founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC operates in over 675 offices across more than 155 countries worldwide with over 200,000 MSC Group employees. With access to an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge.

MSC is a world leader in global container shipping and a company offering global service with local knowledge. MSC also provides integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe.

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:

This position is responsible for assisting clients with any questions or concerns related to their shipments. Provide exemplary customer service to our valued clients. Maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and productivity. Additionally, accurately document and log interactions with customers to ensure data integrity for management reports.

Answers phone calls and emails in a timely, professional, and effective manner; Observes corporate guidelines when addressing customer inquiries regarding shipments.

Ensures that appropriate action is taken to resolve customers’ problems and concerns; Exhausts all available tools to ensure customer’s needs are satisfied within first communication.

Reaches out to respective departments outside of Export Traffic Customer Service to amend and fix any discrepancies. Escalates unique or complex issues to the appropriate supervisor for resolution when necessary.

Anticipates potential problems before they arise as well as having problem solving skills to solve any unforeseen issues; Goes the extra mile providing additional information to enhance customer’s experience.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

This role requires working on-site in the office for five days a week, from Monday to Friday. There is no option for fully remote or hybrid work in this role, unless required off-site duties are being performed.

Qualifications & Key Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Prior experience in supply chain, transportation, shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, customer service, etc. (preferred)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to details

Organized, efficient, and able to manage time effectively

Strong customer service mindset, focused, and responsive

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Works well as part of a team

Knowledge of MS Excel with the ability to learn new software

What We Offer

Health, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

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

Long-term disability benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts to (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 to 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match

Wellness Program initiatives

Corporate Partner Discount Programs

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, 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.

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Contact us by email at US038-Humanresourcesusa@msc.com