Air Export Operations 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

Scope of Position

Day to Day customer service and operations functions for air export department.

Major Duties and Responsibilities - As contained in the Operational Process Standards Manual:

  • Participate in Air Gateway Lateral milestones related to customer service through effective use of our Gateway Workflow tool.
  • Participate in Air Lateral milestones that relate to Operations (SMP no BLP – management of the SMP bin.)
  • Schedule pickups timely and accurately per the customer SOP
  • Track and Trace shipments timely and update customer service of any delays
  • Submit export clearances on a daily basis per govt regulations and Expeditors policies
  • Professional communication with customers and service providers required.
  • Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)
  • Send Shipment Alerts to customers and keep them informed of the progress of their shipments
  • Process House and Master shipments within the required timeframe accurately and per the customer SOP’s
  • Submit claims timely for any damaged cargo.  Must follow Expeditors procedures for handling damaged cargo.
  • Review shipments on hold
  • Updating system notes for shipments on hold.
  • Daily use of the workboard required.
  • Evening truck capacity review of JFK trucks
  • Manage transfer trucks to Logan and JFK airport effectively to avoid wait time.
  • Must be willing to work Saturday shift as a backup option
  • Handle DG shipments compliantly per IATA and Expeditors policies and procedures.
  • Effective communication to both the day warehouse team and night teams.
  • Training peers as needed
  • Auditing files – spot check areas of concern on an ongoing basis of the operations team
  • Collaborate with all team members in regards to any problem solving and process efficiencies.
  • Any other function deemed necessary by Manager

 

Qualifications

 

  • High School degree or equivalent
  • General knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel
  • Must be wiling to be DG Certified
  • Mus be willing to be Export Clearance Certified
  • Must be willing to be LATAM certified

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

 

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

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