Air Export 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.
- 15,000 trained professionals
- 250+ locations worldwide
- Fortune 500
- Globally unified systems
Job Description
Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver superior customer service in a respectful, courteous and timely manner
- Execute all aspects of freight dispatch; including scheduling pickups, track and trace
- Prepare, handle, and process documentation- including house and master air waybills, commercial documents and customs/regulatory documents
- Update shipment information it a timely and accurate manner into our operating system
- Accurately execute invoicing based on established customer SOP's, rate shells and Tariffs
- Communicate effectively and timely with customers, vendors, and internal Expeditors network through high volume of email, phone, instant message, and in person
- Review and monitor reports to understand individual performance, impact and opportunities for development
- Accurately execute invoicing based on established customer SOP's, rate shells and Tariffs
- Contribute to maintaining strong vendor relationships- airlines, trucking companies and others
- Maintain compliance standards at all times- including internal policies and procedures, external government regulations and customer requirements
- Meet key performance indicators in support of department, branch, product and company goals
- Desire to understand overall department process flow and constantly seek opportunities for improved efficiencies
- Escalate problems or decisions to Management based on established guidelines and procedures when necessary
Qualifications
- Excellent customer service skills; friendly, courteous, empathetic and helpful
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proven desire to learn and expand knowledge base
- Sense of urgency around all aspects of customer service
- Ability to manage stress in a fast paced environment
- Work effectively and productively with others
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Fluent in English
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
**Shift time is as follows: Monday-Friday; Noon-9:00PM
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.