Air Import/Onforwarding Agent

Expeditors

Air Import/Onforwarding Agent

Doral, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Scope of Position

    Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Air Import Department.

    Major Duties and Responsibilities

    • Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
    • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system
    • Track and trace Import files as required
    • Use Workflows on daily basis
    • Ensure timely delivery of freight to customers for Import shipments
    • Ensure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposes
    • Ensure accurate and timely client and Service Providers billing
    • Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards
    • Coordinating domestic transportation. Ensure services are completed timely.
    • Contribute to maintain strong relationships with suppliers (airlines, trucking companies, and others)
    • Meet compliance at all times to regulations. This includes internal policies and procedures such as Operational Process Standards (OPS) and external government regulations or customer’s policies / requirements.
    • Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency
    • Ensure all customers' standard operating procedures are followed and updated
    • Meet KPI standards, as per the company procedures
    • Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Understanding of air and domestic 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, PowerPoint)
    • IATA certification (preferred)
    • Fluent in English

    Reporting Structure

    • Air Import Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

    Additional Information

    Expeditors offers excellent benefits

    • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
    • Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
    • Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Training and Personnel Development Program

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

  • Industry
    Transportation / Trucking / Railroad