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Customer Care Specialist
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Competitive Compensation package including salary and incentives (salary based on experience $60K-$75K). · Full-time
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- Pay
- Competitive Compensation package including salary and incentives (salary based on experience $60K-$75K).
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within an International Freight Forwarding organization.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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About Us
Founded in 1984, OEC Group has built a global network that delivers optimal logistics intelligence, performance-driven strategies, and cost-effective solutions. Our commitment to innovation and excellence keeps us at the forefront of the logistics industry.
About the Role
We are seeking a customer-focused, detail-oriented, and proactive Customer Care Specialist to join our logistics team in Vancouver. In this role, you will act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring exceptional service delivery while supporting the growth and retention of key accounts.
If you are passionate about customer satisfaction, thrive in a fast-paced international freight forwarding environment, and enjoy building strong client relationships, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation package including salary and incentives (salary based on experience $60K-$75K).
- A great work environment that values collaboration and initiative.
- Employer-paid group insurance & tuition reimbursement (*certain criteria apply).
- Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and an annual floater day.
- A strong commitment to diversity, career development, and social responsibility.
What You Will Do
Customer Service & Account Management
- Serve as the main contact for customer inquiries related to logistics solutions, pricing, bookings, and service issues.
- Resolve customer concerns and complaints efficiently while delivering a positive customer experience.
- Escalate complex service issues to the appropriate stakeholders when necessary.
- Perform regular follow-ups with existing customers to maintain strong relationships and identify new opportunities.
- Support account development through upselling and tailored logistics solutions.
Logistics Coordination
- Verify shipment bookings and ensure compliance with agreed quotations and commercial terms.
- Coordinate with international offices and operational teams to facilitate shipment execution.
- Monitor shipment performance and proactively address service disruptions related to ETAs, ETDs, and bookings.
- Assist with documentation management, including customs-related requirements and POA collection.
Reporting & Process Improvement
- Create and maintain customer profiles, SOPs, routing instructions, and customer-specific reporting.
- Prepare performance reports, market trend analyses, and shipment tracking reports.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve internal processes and customer service effectiveness.
- Participate in onboarding new customers and support ongoing account maintenance.
Relationship Building
- Conduct regular customer outreach and account reviews.
- Participate in customer meetings and presentations.
- Support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and recommend solutions that add value to customer operations.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within an International Freight Forwarding organization.
- Experience with Air and Ocean Import/Export Logistics.
- Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience using CRM or Customer Management Systems.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Additional language skills are considered an asset.
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and eager to learn and grow.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of customs and transportation regulations, including AMPS, B13, ACI, CSI, or related compliance requirements.
- Experience preparing customer performance and logistics reports.
Apply Today
- If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic logistics environment and contribute to delivering outstanding customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
- Apply now and join our Vancouver team in delivering excellence in global logistics and customer service.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Customer Care Specialist acts as the primary point of contact for logistics inquiries, managing customer accounts and resolving service issues. They are responsible for coordinating shipments, maintaining documentation, and supporting account growth through proactive relationship management.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in international freight forwarding with expertise in air and ocean logistics. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills.
Skills
- Customer service
- Account management
- Logistics coordination
- Freight forwarding
- Air import
- Air export
- Ocean import
- Ocean export
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- CRM
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Relationship management
- Documentation management
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vacation
- Sick days
- Annual floater day
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Customer Service & Support
- Transportation
- Sales
Keywords
- Logistics
- Freight forwarding
- Customer service
- Account management
- Air import
- Air export
- Ocean import
- Ocean export
- CRM
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Customs compliance
- AMPS
- B13
- ACI
- CSI
- Supply chain
- Documentation
- Reporting
- SOP
- Routing instructions
- QBR
- International logistics
- Shipment tracking
- Market trend analysis