Junior Air Import Agent

Expeditors; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in global supply chain management is seeking an Air Import Agent to ensure timely and accurate freight movement while delivering exceptional customer service. This role involves managing shipments, preparing import files, and providing support for client-specific logistical needs. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in logistics or supply chain, along with strong communication skills and computer proficiency.

Benefits

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

RRSP Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in logistics or an equivalent educational background.
• Knowledge of the global logistics industry.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Prepare files for import and monitor process of shipments.
• Manage documents and arrange customs clearance for shipments.
• Provide exceptional customer service for unique logistical requirements.

Skills

Global logistics industry knowledge

Computer proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Education

1–2 years experience in a logistic or supply chain function or equivalent education

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Company Description

“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.

Organic Growth – Expeditors promotes from within. As a shining example, our CEO started as an entry level employee in our San Francisco office 31 years ago.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

As an Air Import Agent, you'll be tasked with ensuring timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service!

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Prepare files for import
• Monitor & process shipments
• Manage documents from carriers and brokers
• Arrange customs clearance and delivery for shipments
• Manage unique, client-based logistic requirements
• Invoicing shipments

Qualifications

Required

• 1–2-yearexperience in a logistic or supply chain function or equivalent education
• Global logistics industry knowledge
• Computer proficiency (MS Excel, MS Word)
• Excellent communication skills (English)

Preferred

• Experience in logistic operations, domestic transportation, or dispatch role.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• LifeInsurance
• RRSP Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

Annual compensation is from CAD 40,000 to 42,000.

Expeditors Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) within our recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process please contact Employee Relations at [e-mail].