Ocean Import Agent

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
• 340 locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

• 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

Expected base salary: $21-$24 per hour

May be eligible for bonus following first year of continuous employment in position.

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)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

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