Join Maersk as an LCL Operations Agent in Seoul, South Korea. This is a full-time role responsible for executing and managing end-to-end Less-than-Container Load export and import operations, ensuring data accuracy, and coordinating with global stakeholders.
Requirements
Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain, or transportation operations.
Understanding of import/export documentation and international logistics processes.
Professional communication skills in both Korean and English.
No specific degree requirement or minimum years of experience stated in the posting.
Skills & Responsibilities
Operational execution: Coordinate end-to-end LCL export and import shipment operations, manage CFS activities, and track shipments.
Documentation and data management: Review and manage shipping documentation including House Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, and packing lists while ensuring accurate system data maintenance.
Stakeholder coordination: Collaborate with CFS operators, truckers, gateways, carriers, and internal teams to ensure smooth cargo flow and proactive communication.
Problem solving: Monitor shipments, identify operational risks, resolve exceptions, and validate vendor invoices and operational costs.
Potential transition routes: People from customer service or logistics administration roles may bring relevant organizational and communication skills, alongside meeting the operational requirements of this job.
Job description
Purpose of the Role
The KR LCL Operations Agent is responsible for executing and managing end-to-end Less-than-Container Load (LCL) export and import operations within the Maersk network. The role ensures operational excellence, data accuracy, cost control, and seamless coordination among customers, vendors, gateways, and internal stakeholders to support efficient cargo movement and a high-quality customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate end-to-end LCL export and import shipment operations.
Review and manage shipping documentation, including House Bills of Lading (HBL), commercial invoices, packing lists, and supporting documents.
Ensure accurate system data maintenance and timely milestone updates throughout the shipment lifecycle.
Monitor and correct booking, cargo, and shipment information to maintain data quality and compliance.
Manage CFS (Container Freight Station) inbound/outbound activities and shipment tracking.
Review and validate vendor invoices, operational costs, and billing-related information.
Coordinate with CFS operators, truckers, gateways, carriers, overseas offices, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth cargo flow.
Proactively communicate shipment status, schedule changes, and exceptions to customers and internal teams.
Support issue resolution by identifying operational risks, escalating exceptions, and driving corrective actions.
Participate in operational meetings, process improvement initiatives, and business projects as required.
Contribute to operational efficiency, service quality improvements, and continuous process optimization.
Accountabilities
Ensure on-time delivery and operational execution.
Maintain high standards of data accuracy and compliance.
Demonstrate ownership and accountability in managing shipments and resolving operational issues.
Drive proactive communication and collaboration across functions.
Support customer satisfaction through timely and effective issue resolution.
Primary Internal Stakeholders
LCL Global Service Center (GSC)
Customer Experience (CX)
Overseas Offices and Agents
Product & Vendor Management Teams
Finance Teams
CHB team
Primary External Stakeholders
Container Freight Stations (CFS)
Consolidators
Trucking Vendors
Customers
Required Experience & Skills
Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain, or transportation operations.
Understanding of import/export documentation and international logistics processes.
Strong operational execution and customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data and documentation management.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Professional communication skills in both Korean and English.
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