Ocean Import Agent

Expeditors International; Calgary; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Holiday

Sick Time

Health Plan: Medical, Prescription, R

Dental and Vision

Life and Long Term Disability

RRSP Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development

Job summary

Expeditors International is seeking an Ocean Import Assistant at our Calgary location. You will ensure timely movement of freight, handle documentation, and provide exceptional customer service within the Ocean Import Department.

Responsibilities include processing house and master bills, tracking shipments, data entry, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Prior experience and strong English communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills are critical. Attention to detail is a top priority.
• Understanding of ocean documentation process an asset
• Effective interpersonal skills- including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, and to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient computer skills- solid data entry with high accuracy rate, email, internet, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Desire for a career in supply chain/logistics.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and able to work from the Calgary location. Relocation is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, handle, and process documentation- including house and master ocean bills, commercial documents, and customs/regulatory documents.
• Track and Trace shipments.
• Accurate and timely data entry into our operating system.
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, other Expeditors offices worldwide, and co-workers through high volume of email, phone, instant message, and in person.
• Monitor reports.
• Accurate and timely client billing.
• Contribute to maintaining strong vendor relationships- carriers, trucking companies, and others.
• Maintain compliance standards at all times- including internal policies and procedures, external government regulations, and customer requirements.
• Meet key performance indicators to support department, branch, product, and company goals.
• Desire to understand overall department process flow and constantly seek opportunities for improved efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

English proficiency

Supply chain interest

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job 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
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

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

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, handle, and process documentation- including house and master ocean bills, commercial documents, and customs/regulatory documents. Understand customers procedures and maintain updated internal DLSOPs.
• Track and Trace shipments.
• Accurate and timely data entry into our operating system.
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, other Expeditors offices worldwide, and co-workers through high volume of email, phone, instant message, and in person.
• Monitor reports.
• Accurate and timely client billing.
• Contribute to maintaining strong vendor relationships- carriers, trucking companies, and others.
• Maintain compliance standards at all times- including internal policies and procedures, external government regulations, and customer requirements.
• Meet key performance indicators to support department, branch, product, and company goals.
• Desire to understand overall department process flow and constantly seek opportunities for improved efficiency.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills are critical. Attention to detail is a top priority.
• Understanding of ocean documentation process an asset
• Effective interpersonal skills- including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, and to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient computer skills- solid data entry with high accuracy rate, email, internet, Excel, Word,
  PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Desire for a career in supply chain/logistics.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and able to work from the Calgary location. Relocation is not available for this position.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

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