Grit Althaus
Account Coordinator
Milton,ON
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Account Coordinator with over 20 years of experience in fast-paced, results-driven environments. Proven track record in enhancing team dynamics through exceptional organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, fostering effective communication across all levels. Specialized expertise in international freight forwarding and export documentation ensures streamlined operations and compliance with industry standards. Multilingual proficiency in English, German, and Spanish, along with working knowledge of French, facilitates successful interactions in diverse business landscapes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Account Coordinator
Hensall Global Logistics
07.2017 - Current
- Key contact person responsible for managing Champion Petfoods’ international freight forwarding requirements.
- Coordinate up to 30 shipments per day and up to 200 orders per month from Edmonton, Alberta, to customers worldwide.
- Communicate with customers to provide sales contracts based on cost sheets, and ocean carrier bookings.
- Track and trace shipments in transit until the empty container is returned at the destination.
- Maintain the status of orders and shipments at all times to be visible to the customer and consignee.
Logistics Coordinator
DG Global Inc.
12.2012 - 07.2017
- Coordinated shipments of up to 2,000 containers per month from Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Kansas, Michigan, and Ohio to customers in over 40 countries.
- Communicated regularly with customers to provide shipping schedules, invoices, and shipping/courier documentation.
- Issued sales contracts, pro forma invoices, and cost sheets, and entered sales contracts into the database.
- Responsible for submitting CAED, FDA, and EEI declarations, and coordinating with the bank, CFIA, CGC, and SGS offices.
Education
B.A. & M.A. - International Cultural & Business Studies
University of Passau
Passau, Bavaria, GermanySkills
Service excellence
Timeline
Account Coordinator
Hensall Global Logistics
07.2017 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
DG Global Inc.
12.2012 - 07.2017
B.A. & M.A. - International Cultural & Business Studies
University of Passau
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