Agent/Lead Agent - Customs Brokerage (Permit Declarant)
- Full-time
Company Description
“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
- 15,000 trained professionals
- 250+ locations worldwide
- Fortune 500
- Globally unified systems
Job Description
Provide customer service in monitoring freight to ensure timely arrival, accurate and timely customs declarations for final delivery to
consignee within specified / agree timeframe.
Complete customs competency test and able to file for all types of import entries
Ensure all paperwork are in proper order that meet customer profile and comply to local rules and regulations
Ensure Key Performance Indicators on customs entries are met within customers’ requirements. Comply with Singapore Customs / Competent Authorities rules and regulations imposed as well as adhering compliance to Expeditors policy and expectations
Achieve 100 % customer satisfaction at all times through understanding customers’ needs and handling requirements as well as ensuring 100% compliance
Respond to customer complaint and query with a sense of urgency and provide solution or improvement plan whenever possible.
Answer all incoming calls promptly and politely
Develop good rapport with the customers
Ensure all data are entered into system timely and accurately
Ensure that freight and handling charges are billed to customers timely and accurately
Prepare and submit reports timely whenever required
Take up additional tasks as required to meet department’s needs
Qualifications
Good working knowledge in computer software applications including E-Mail, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Good communications skills with good command in written and spoken English
Knowledge of Singapore Customs local rules and regulations
Knowledge of related Competent Authorities regulations
Able to declare all different customs entry declarations / permits types
Must possess initiative and adopt a positive and pro-active demeanor
Committed to the job and work assignments given
Good understanding of Customer Service culture
Team Player and able to work with a variety of personalities across all levels of the organization
Able to work on weekends and public holidays on rotating basis
Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits for full time employees:
- Benefits complied with local law
- Health Plan: Medical, Accident Insurance
- Training and Personnel Development Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.