Expeditors is hiring : Air Import Agent in Hanahan

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!

Scope of Position

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

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow

Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system

Track and trace Air Import files as required

Use Workflows on daily basis

Ensure timely delivery of freight to customers for Import shipments

Ensure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposes

Ensure accurate and timely client and Service Providers billing

Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards

Contribute to maintain strong relationships with suppliers (airlines, trucking companies, and others)

Meet compliance at all times to regulations. This includes internal policies and procedures such as Operational Process Standards (OPS) and external government regulations or customer's policies / requirements.

Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency

Ensure all customers' standard operating procedures are followed and updated

Meet KPI standards, as per the company procedures

Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)

6 months to 1 year related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Understanding of air documentation process a plus

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)

IATA certification (preferred)

Fluent in English

Reporting Structure

• Air Import Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

Expeditors offers excellent benefits :

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Health Plan : Medical

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

Growth opportunities within the company

Employee Referral Program Bonus