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Import Transportation Agent

ExpeditorsElkridge, MD, United States
On-siteMarketingentry$22 - $25Verified employer
Source checked 1 day ago. · Posted 12 days ago.

Role details

Company Description

  • We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!
  • Become a member of a global community!
  • The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round.
  • Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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.
  • Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
  • As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents.
  • Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

  • We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over.
  • We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more.
  • Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Scope of Position

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

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
  • Track and trace ocean shipments through the transportation cycle
  • Ensure documents are timely sent and arrival notices communicated to overseas and customers
  • 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 (Ocean carriers, 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 the SOPs
  • Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company's procedures
  • Overseas communications, timely responses to mails and requests (internal and external)

Qualifications

  • Customer Service Experience
  • Operations/Industry knowledge preferred but not required
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
  • Pro-active, strong organizational skills
  • Proven analytical skills
  • Good computer skills (Excel, Word)
  • Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
  • 401K
  • Health Plan: Medical & Dental
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
  • Growth opportunities within the company
  • Employee Referral Program Bonus
  • Salary $22-$25 per hour
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