Air Export Agent at customer site in Sparks, MD

Expeditors

Air Export Agent at customer site in Sparks, MD

Elkridge, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Scope of Position

    Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing an exceptional customer service within the Air Export Department. You are working at a customer's facility in Sparks, MD.

    Major Duties and Responsibilities

    Includes the following; other duties may be assigned.

    • Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
    • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
    • Track and Trace Air Export Files and reporting, using Workflow and/or all other available tools and reports
    • Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing
    • Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards
    • Contribute to maintain good relationships with suppliers (Airline carriers, trucking companies and others involved)
    • Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations
    • Processing export shipments (pickup, receiving in system, AES filing, processing dangerous goods, booking with airline among other)
    • Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity
    • Ensure all customers standard operating procedures are in place and updated as needed
    • Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures
    • Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)
    • Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
    • Perform labeling as needed (ensure freight is checked to avoid cross labeling/miss-routes)
    • Communicate closely with the warehouse for upstream process
    • Work On-site as backup when needed

    Training Requirements: Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year. Make sure all mandatory training and any training required to perform warehouse duties is current.

    Standard Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday thru Friday, ability to support the needs of the department afterhours.

    Culture:

    • Adhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

    • 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Understanding of air documentation process a plus
    • Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
    • Pro-active, strong organizational skills
    • Good computer skills (Excel, Word)
    • IATA certification (would be a plus)
    • Fluent in English

    Reporting Structure

    • Air Export Manager

    Additional Information

    Expected base salary: $20-$25/ hr

    You are working at a customer's facility in Sparks, MD

    Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

    • Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
    • Holidays (10)
    • Flexible Days (2)
    • Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
    • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Life and Disability Insurance
    • Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
    • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
    • Commuter Benefit
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Training and Personnel Development Program
    • Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.

  • Industry
    Transportation / Trucking / Railroad