Ocean Import Agent

Expeditors • Ellenwood, GA

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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. Expeditors has 19,000 trained professionals across more than 350 locations worldwide. We are a Fortune 500 company with globally unified systems. This role ensures the timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Ocean Import Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• 6 months experience in Ocean Import
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to 45wpm
• Attention to Detail
• Fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Ocean Import Department.
• Operations/Industry Knowledge
• Customer Service
• Vendor Relations
• Procedure and Productivity Standards Adherence
• Accounting
• Accurate and Timely Billing
• Self Development
• Understand department process flow, looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity
• Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)
• Escalation of problems to Management when necessary

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level