Ocean Export Agent

Expeditors

Ocean Export Agent

Ellenwood, GA +2 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ** _ THIS POSITION IS IN PERSON ONLY , DOES NOT SPONSOR WORK VISA'S, AND HAS NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE._**

    Scope of Position

    Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Ocean Export 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 shipments as required
    • Utilize Process Monitors and Workflows on daily basis
    • Ensure timely movement and delivery of freight to customers
    • Ensure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposes
    • Ensure accurate and timely client invoicing
    • Interact with our customers in arranging their shipments, exceeding customer service expectations
    • Contribute to maintain strong relationships with suppliers (steamship lines, 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

    • Ocean export experience preferred but not required
    • Customer Service: 6 months to 1 year experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Understanding of transportation documentation and terms is 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
    • Strong desire to learn
    • Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
    • Fluent in English

    Additional Information

    ** _ THIS POSITION IS IN PERSON ONLY_** ** , DOES NOT SPONSOR WORK VISA'S, AND HAS NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.**

    Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

    • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
    • Health Plan: Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Life Insurance
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Training and Personnel Development Program
    • Growth opportunities within the company
    • Employee Referral Program Bonus
  • Industry
    Transportation / Trucking / Railroad
  • Locations
    Brisbane, CA • Ellenwood, GA • La Vergne, TN