Ocean Import Agent

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.•Elkridge, MD

35d•$21 - $24

About The Position

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 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)

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Operations/Industry knowledge preferred but not required

Responsibilities

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)

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