Ocean Import Agent

  • 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.

  • 16,000 trained professionals
  • 250+ locations worldwide
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems

Job Description

Scope of Position

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

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operations/Industry Knowledge
  • Customer Service
  • Vendor Relations
  • Procedure and Productivity Standards Adherence 
  • Accounting
  • Accurate and Timely Billing
  • Self Development
  • Understand department process flow, looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity
  • Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)
  • Escalation of problems to Management when necessary

 

Qualifications

  • Friendly attitude
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Pro-active approach, strong organizational and computer skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Experience in the transportation industry a plus
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional customer service skills 
  • Exceptional attention to Detail
  • Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment

Reporting Structure

Ocean 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

Full time hours 8am-5pm Monday-Friday

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

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