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.

Organic Growth - Expeditors promotes from within. As a shining example, our CEO started as an entry level employee in our San Francisco office 31 years ago.

  • 15,000 trained professionals
  • 250+ locations worldwide
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems

Job Description

  • Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
  • Track and Trace Ocean Import Files
  • Use Ocean Import Wokflow Monitor on a daily basis
  • Ensure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposes.
  • Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing.
  • Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards.
  • Contribute to maintain good relationships with suppliers (Shipping lines, trucking companies and others involved).
  • Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations.
  • Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity
  • Ensure all customers standard operating procedures in place and updated in customer SOP.
  • Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company's procedures
  • Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)
  • Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
  • Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with oustanding integrity and pride.
  • Meets company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee.
  • Attend training classes when required.
  • Complete mandatory training when required.
  • Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.
  • Adhere to the company's 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

  • ? Understanding of ocean documentation process a plus
  • ? Hazardous Materials certification (preferred)
  • ? Understanding of Expeditors systems and procedures
  • Skills:

  • ? Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate and concisely obtain positive results
  • ? Pro-active and strong organizational skills
  • ? Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)
  • ? Fluent in English and French
  • Behaviours:

  • ? Positive and willing to help attitude

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
  • RRSP Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
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