Lead Agent - Ocean Export

  • 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.

  • 18,000 trained professionals
  • 350+ locations worldwide
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems

Job Description

As a Lead Agent – Ocean Export, you will support the Supervisor and Manager in running daily operations, ensuring the smooth and timely movement of freight while delivering excellent customer service.

You will also play a key role in guiding the team, driving efficiency, and maintaining strong relationships with customers.

Operations

  • Ensure smooth and timely processing of ocean export shipments
  • Prepare and verify export documentation
  • Manage accurate data entry, billing, and job costing
  • Coordinate shipments with customers and meet service expectations
  • Monitor shipments to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Follow customer SOPs and company procedures
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

Team & Performance

  • Support workload distribution within the team
  • Monitor workboards and ensure KPIs are met
  • Guide and mentor team members
  • Promote a positive and collaborative team environment
  • Drive adoption of tools and process improvements

Customer & Business Support

  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Support pricing requests in line with customer needs and market conditions
  • Contribute to customer retention and CRM updates
  • Monitor invoicing and ensure accuracy
  • Communicate proactively with stakeholders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Ocean Export or freight forwarding
  • Good understanding of export operations and documentation
  • Knowledge of Expeditors systems, products, and processes
  • Strong customer service mindset
  • Good communication skills in English (written and verbal)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to support and guide team members
  • Preferred: Hazardous Materials certification

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
  • Health Plan: Medical
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
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