Ocean Export Agent

Expeditors
La Vergne, Tennessee, United States
Full-time

Job Description

THIS POSITION IS IN PERSON ONLY , DOES NOT SPONSOR WORK VISA'S, AND HAS NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.

Scope of Position

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Ocean Export 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 shipments as required
  • Utilize Process Monitors and Workflows on daily basis
  • Ensure timely movement and delivery of freight to customers
  • Ensure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposes
  • Ensure accurate and timely client invoicing
  • Interact with our customers in arranging their shipments, exceeding customer service expectations
  • Contribute to maintain strong relationships with suppliers (steamship lines, 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)

Qualifications

  • Ocean export experience preferred but not required
  • Customer Service : 6 months to 1 year experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Understanding of transportation documentation and terms is 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
  • Strong desire to learn
  • Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Fluent in English

Additional Information

THIS POSITION IS IN PERSON ONLY , DOES NOT SPONSOR WORK VISA'S, AND HAS NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits :

  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
  • Health Plan : Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
  • Growth opportunities within the company
  • Employee Referral Program Bonus
  • 5 days ago
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