Transcon Agent

Company Description

• "We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
• 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!

www.expeditors.com

Job Description

Scope of

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure smooth and timely shipment process flow
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system based on defined metrics
• Track and trace shipments
• Provide proactive and clear communication to internal and external customers
• Ensure accurate and timely client billing, including dispute resolution
• Understand customer expectation to ensure all the elements of the SOP and KPI's are met
• Ensure compliance to company policies and external regulations
• Complete cross training in order to support team coverage
• Professionally represent Expeditors to our customers, service providers, and government agencies

Billing & Accounting

• Review files and complete billing with accuracy and timeliness
• Review invoices and send charges
• Manage destination charges and special billing procedures (e.g., White Glove)
• Post financial transactions promptly
• Monitor accounting and billing reports
• Ensure files are settled and closed out properly
• Maintain clean, auditable financial records

Financial Control & Compliance

• Ensure billing meets internal billing standards and KPIs
• Support audit readiness through proper documentation and accuracy
• Monitor service provider billing sheets
• Escalate billing discrepancies and exceptions

EXPECTATIONS :

• Continually identify areas to improve efficiency
• Embrace and adopt technology to optimize their ability to complete their work
• Achieve standard of 52 hours training per year, including all mandatory trainings
• Drive and develop customer relationship in order to exceed their expectations
• Have a sense of urgency, be willing to help by offering solutions

Local Applicants ONLY

Qualifications

• Fully proficient with various software applications (mainframe systems)
• 10-key by touch
• Displayed ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, suggest such opportunity to management and develop the procedure necessary to implement
• Functions efficiently in a high stress environment
• Willing to work overtime
• An intimate understanding of Export Compliance
• Certifications including: Certified Export Clearance Specialist, Dangerous Goods – Ground and Air, IATA/FIATA, Export Compliance Specialist, Customs Broker, Sales Certification, Transition and Implementation

Reporting Structure:

• Transcon Lead Agent, Transcon Supervisor, Transcon Manger

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning & Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.
• May be eligible for bonus following first year of continuous employment in position.