Ocean Import Agent
- Full-time
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.
- 15,000 trained professionals
- 250+ 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 Import Files
• Use Global Ocean Import Workflow Monitor on a daily basis
• Ensure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposes.
• 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 (Shipping lines, 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 customer SOP.
• Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures
• Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)
• Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
• Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.
Qualifications
Knowledge:
• Understanding of ocean documentation process a plus
• Hazardous Materials certification (preferred)
• Understanding of Expeditors systems and procedures
Skills:
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate and concisely obtain positive results
• Proactive and strong organizational skills
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Additional Information
- 23 Days holiday
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental and Optical cover
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- EAP
All your information will be kept confidential according to GDPR guidelines.
Applicants must be eligible to work within the UK.