Christian Bechamps

Experience

1. International Logistics Coordinator

   Flexport

   Jun 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Managed export shipments, and ensured all the necessary paperwork was submitted including the invoice/packing list/shipper letter of instruction (SLI with all required information HTS code, license, ECCN) and clearance documentsFacilitated in-bond/customs clearances, and shipments departing US, filing via Automated Export System (AES) including filing shipments with customs if/when cargo piece exceeds $2.5K value; confirmed reference of shipper\'s Tax ID data providedLead communication with ground agents/brokers/customers-align with outgoing/incoming orders and enabled/dispatched local agents to retrieve cargo/freight and verified shipper ETA and facilitated cargo attainmentOverlooked reporting/replies between internal/ external stakeholders to accommodate timing requirementsSubmitted shipper orders to support efforts for local agent to drop-off freight along with required data to selected booked airlineInput requests into Transportation ManagementSystem (TMS) followed by sending shipper Bill ofLading (BOL)Managed multiple projects simultaneously, accommodating client job orders while prioritizing various departure timesBooked cargo of all sizes using a variety of different airlines via email, phone calls and online booking websites while following cutoff times and regulations for a wide variety of airports around the world. Sent required paperwork to respective local agents who tendered cargo to airline partnersUpdated order statuses on the TMS softwareAnswered/attended to incoming phone calls from local agents and existing and/or potential new clients to fulfill anything needed/answer questions about any active export shipments.