Company Description

Looking to start a new career? Searching for a great team and exciting business to take the time and train you in a role and then help you grow? Like working with great team and fantastic customers?

Check out Expeditors!

“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

Job: Air Export Agent – help to schedule and monitor air shipments!

Air Export involves transporting many different types of cargo throughout the world. It is a high paced environment with many learning and unique situations that come up along the way. it involves collaboration with commercial airline carriers, customs, and many other Government agencies. There is never a dull moment in air export!

Work Schedule: 10am-7pm

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Up to 15 days paid vacation in your first year (dependent on start date)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time – that rolls over annually! 
• 2 Types of Health Plans to choose from HDHC and PPO
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Internal growth opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Education or certification assistance
• Employee Recognition
• Training and Personnel Development Program

An Expeditors Air Export Agent responsibility may include:

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system.
• Track and Trace Air Export files and reporting
• Ensure arrival notices are communicated to overseas and customers.
• Ensure accurate and timely client and Service Providers billing.
• Interact with our internal and external customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards.
  • While updating and following policies and procedures.
• Contribute to maintaining good relationships with suppliers (Airline carriers, trucking companies and others involved)
• Meet compliance at all times with internal and external regulations in accordance with government regulations (this will be taught)
• Understand department process flow, looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity (your opinions matter!)
• Meet KPI (metrics) standards in accordance with the Company’s procedure.

Qualifications

Qualifications for Air Export Agent:

• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fluent in English – reading and writing.
• 0-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Understanding of air documentation process a plus

Reporting Structure

• Air Export Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

Additional Information

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