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Ocean Export Agent
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!
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Job Description
Scope of Position
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 operational system. Track and Trace Ocean Export Files and reporting. Use Workboard on a daily basis. Ensure arrival notices are communicated to 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 (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 DLSOPs. Meet KPI standards in accordance with Company’s procedures. Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal & external) Escalation of problems to Management when necessary. Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee. Complete mandatory training when required. Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride. EDMA resolution no more than 24 hrs from the time of notice. Take ownership on the accounts assigned.
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Ocean Export Job-Specific Tasks and Duties
Receive documents Prepare shipments Route shipments Manage freight receipt Process shipments Ensure all compliance requirements are met Track and Monitor shipments Bill shipments once confirmed on board and have carriers costs confirmed
Skills:
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results. Pro-active, strong organizational skills. Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word etc.).
Additional Information
Must be eligible to work in the UK
Expeditors offers excellent benefits
Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme Life Assurance Bike to work scheme Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Personnel Development Programme
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