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Air Import Agent Job at Expeditors in Memphis

Expeditors, Memphis, TN, United States, 37544

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Overview


Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Air Import Department.


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 a 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, including 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 company procedures

  • Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)


Qualifications



  • 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 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

  • Pro-active, strong organizational skills

  • Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

  • IATA certification (preferred)

  • Fluent in English


Reporting Structure



  • Air Import Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager


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


Details



  • Seniority level: Entry level

  • Employment type: Full-time

  • Job function: Management and Manufacturing

  • Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage


Location: Memphis, TN

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