Drayage Planner

Job Description
Drayage Operations
Coordinating global and domestic inbound shipments including Managing container drayage into 3PL’s and customer sites found in US, CD, UK, and AU
Maintain direct shipments file for Hawaii and Puerto Rico shipments
Summarize and report correct, prompt, and consistent tracking information to 3PL’s and Drayage Providers
Coordinate with Planning Team to support diversion process
Coordinate with Customer Service team to identify and prioritize containers based on inventory needs
Monitor pick-up numbers are provided by SSL to dray providers for railed containers
Make special shipping arrangements, as necessary
Streamline &
consolidate communication between internal and external parties
Establish and maintain relationships with Ocean Carriers, Dray Providers, Customs Broker, and Warehouses
Review all costs to ensure overall transportation costs are minimized (e.G., reduce freight expenses)
Identify through cost analysis the lowest cost accessorial choice from port to 3PL and implement
Monthly Reporting:
KPI’s, Ocean &
Drayage Lead Time, weekly inbound performance
Manage Customs Compliance
Manage import documentation compliance
Validate SSL BOL versus inbound Purchase Order and resolve any discrepancies
Prepare documentation such as commercial invoices &
bill of lading to Customs Brokers
Submit required documents for imports to Broker to ensure final on time shipment clearances and ISF filings
Independently resolve any FDA hold and/or exam hold to ensure prompt release of containers with Broker
Manage Customs Compliance
Manage import documentation compliance
Validate SSL BOL versus inbound Purchase Order and resolve any discrepancies
Prepare documentation such as commercial invoices &
bill of lading to Customs Brokers
Submit required documents for imports to Broker to ensure final on time shipment clearances and ISF filings
Independently resolve any FDA hold and/or exam hold to ensure prompt release of containers with Broker
System and Administrational Management
Process daily emails and make the proper judgment on how to respond.
Support other operational teams with guidelines/requirements for imports/exports
Maintain correct ATP dates in Oracle
Responsible for tracking and reporting potential Demurrage and Detention charges
Supply reporting and visibility on all ocean shipments and container status level once container has left port, until it has returned to port
Manage and keep the upkeep of Logistics and Compliance SOP’s and training documents
Find opportunities for process improvements and lead and/or take part in process improvement projects
Enhance processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized.
Supply research and support for annual audit requests, as needed
File and track claims with Ocean Carriers for product loss due to container damages