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Data Clerk Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA at Descartes
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Descartes Unites the People and Technology that Move the World
The need for efficient, secure, and agile supply chains and logistics operations has become ever more critical and complex. By combining innovative technology, powerful trade intelligence and the reach of our network, Descartes helps get goods, information, transportation assets, and people where they’re needed, when they’re needed.
We’re one of the most broadly deployed logistics and supply chain technology companies in the world. More than 22,000 customers around the globe use our cloud-based solutions to transform the way they move inventory and information to enhance productivity, better serve customers, thrive competitively, keep pace with evolving regulations, and respond to rapidly changing market conditions. Descartes is publicly traded (Nasdaq:DSGX, TSX:DSG) with headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and offices and partners around the world. With record financial performance for more than 16 years, we lead the industry in innovation investment. Every day, logistics service providers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and other logistics-intensive businesses of all sizes rely on our scale, stability, and comprehensive solution footprint to move what’s most important to them. Learn more at www.descartes.com.
We’re growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team.
Descartes is a leading provider of Ocean Transportation Rate Management Systems and Ocean Publishing Services. The systems and services that Descartes supplies to many ocean carriers, 3PLs, shippers, and other ocean intermediaries allows them to manage, negotiate, and calculate ocean freight utilizing shipment parameters to a bottom-line cost.
As a Publishing Analyst, you will be required to enter and maintain ocean tariff information received via E-Mail/Descartes online applications into Descartes Rate Master Software in accordance with Federal Maritime Regulations. Tariff information consists of ocean service contracts, rules/charges, algorithms, commodity descriptions, and rates. Additionally, a limited amount of customer interaction may be required to answer questions and to resolve filing issues regarding business intent.
Responsibilities:
Convert and Maintain ocean transportation data in Descartes proprietary applications.
Process updates in accordance with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Regulations.
Ensure that processed data represents the customers true business intent.
Provide customers with filing confirmations.
Authorize updates that another team member has completed.
Provide customers with assistance concerning tariff filings, FMC regulations, and system functionality.
Communicate with the FMC to assist customers with regulatory issues.
Required Assets:
Detail Oriented
2-year Associate Degree, Data Management, Information Science, or equivalent experience
Strong skills in Word, Excel, and E-mail (Microsoft Outlook Preferred)
Good analytical, clerical, and organization skills
Must be team oriented.
Flexibility to work overtime when required.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Works well under pressure due to daily work deadlines
Nice to have skills:
Ocean transportation domain knowledge
Publishing experience
Supply Chain experience
Math and logic skills
Location:This position is based out of our office in Pittsburgh, PA. Initial training is in office but the position is considered…
Title: Data Clerk
Company: Descartes
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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