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Expeditors

Expeditors is hiring: Air Import Agent in Ellenwood

Expeditors, Ellenwood, GA, US, 30294

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"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.

  • 19,000 trained professionals

  • 350+ locations worldwide

  • Fortune 500

  • Globally unified systems

Scope of Position

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Air Import 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 Air Import files as required

  • Use Workflows on daily basis

  • Ensure timely delivery of freight to customers for Import shipments

  • Ensure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposes

  • Ensure accurate and timely client and Service Providers billing

  • Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards

  • Contribute to maintain strong relationships with suppliers (airlines, 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)

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

  • 1-year specific industry experience

  • Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)

  • Ability to type 45 WPM

  • Fluent in English

  • Excellent time management skills,

  • Professional verbal and written communication skills

  • Exceptional organization skills: ability to multitask and meet deadlines

  • Ability to analyze data and be resolute in ensuring compliance

  • Understanding of air documentation process a plus

  • Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results

Expeditors offers excellent 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

Shift: Sunday - Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm

Reporting Structure

  • Air Import Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager