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Senior Executive-August 2024
Colombo
Aug 3, 2025
ABOUT C.H. ROBINSON
As one of the world’s largest logistics platforms, we are responsible for getting goods to people, when and where they need them.
10,000+ employees
Client Services
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About Senior Executive

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

  Maintain Operational Excellence:

  Understand the processes, documentation, and terminology involved in international shipping from time of purchase order issuance through the delivery of the cargo

  Understand and input applicable financial components of shipments to generate correct billing for customers

  Apply industry knowledge and critical thinking to adapt processes/create solutions in response to challenges both internally and externally

  Execute/Coordinate shipments and mentor others on how to meet all customer SOP requirements: booking approvals, processing pre-alerts, governmental filings, executing delivery, ensuring proper invoicing, etc.

  Create, maintain, and update shipments in Navisphere, ensuring accurate data

  Provide complex quotes based on needs of network

  Coach and train others on pricing strategies

  Provides track and trace service to customers and generates shipment documents

  Ensure a high-level of data integrity within the shipments: acknowledgement of shipment details, INCOterms, routing, dates, documents, etc.

  Facilitate Relationships:

  Builds great relationships with customers, responding timely and following up on issue resolution

  Communicate clearly, timely, and effectively with Customers/Agents, CHR offices, and Outside Vendors

  Act as a key customer contact and subject matter expert

  Lead by example when it comes to customer outreach, retention, and expansion

  Act as a resource and expert to the department, branch, and network on customer requirements & process initiatives

  Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate cross-functionally, building relationships with account management identifying client by identifying and proposing process improvement and/or consultative leads

  Monitor customer shipments trends and its impact to our processes and operations

  Other Activities:

  Ensure customer SOPs are maintained and adhered to

  Make recommendations to improve or implement technology solutions to recognize efficiencies and improve net revenue

  Provide support to Sales Executives and Account Managers for customer reporting

  Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

  QUALIFICATIONS

  Required:

  Minimum 3-5 years of Global Forwarding industry experience

  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs

  Site Specific: Fluent in Spanish and English (written and verbal)

  Preferred:

  Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

  Knowledge or coursework in Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Business

  Extensive industry and department knowledge (process & handling, regulations, international shipping, etc.)

  Strong prioritization, multi-tasking skills, and high level of flexibility as priorities and needs change daily

  Proactive, ambitious, hardworking, and analytical mindset

  Excellent written and oral communication skills

  Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven office environment

  Proven track record of dealing with customers and being client focused

  High level of attention to detail and ability to execute with 95% or higher monthly audit compliance and minimal unbillable charges

  Site Specific: Fluent in the local language

  Site Specific: Ability to speak multiple European languages

  Site Specific: Knowledge and experience with customs procedures and formalities (customs clearance, bonded transports)

  Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

  Your Health, Wealth, and Self

  Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

  Group Life Assurance including hospitalization & critical illness cover

  Group Personal Accident policy

  Employee Provident Fund (EPF) & Employee Trust Fund (ETF)

  Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

  Performance-Linked Variable Pay based on position

  Flexible work arrangements

  Paid Annual, Casual and Sick Leaves

  Paid Maternity Leaves

  Paid Public Holidays

  Paid time off to vote

  Reward & Recognition Program

  Wedding Allowance

  Employee Wellness Initiatives

  Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

  Equal Opportunity Statement

  C.H. Robinson recognizes the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we may invite you to complete the voluntary self-identification. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment, Any information provided will be kept confidential, and separate from your employment application. This information may be used for diversity reporting purposes in accordance with applicable local law.

  Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

  Standing out among the world’s largest logistics platforms, C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. For 100+ years, our global suite of services has innovated trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With 20 million shipments annually for 100,000 customers, and millions of dollars contributed to support causes that matter to us, our people and technology literally move the world.

  As a FORTUNE 200 company, FORTUNE has also named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2023. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work 2023 - 2024 by the Great Place to Work Institute. And we’re not stopping there… Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world.

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