Transcon Agent

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Petaling Jaya is seeking a logistics coordinator responsible for ensuring smooth freight process flow, accurate data entry, and customer interaction to meet service standards. The ideal candidate will have 6 months to 1 year of related experience and strong organizational skills. Excellent benefits include paid vacation and health plans.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Health Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training.
• Understanding of ocean documentation process is a plus.
• Hazardous Materials certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry.
• Track and trace transcon files.
• Interact with customers to arrange shipments.
• Meet compliance at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Relevant experience or training

Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 18,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 340 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over.We love to promote from within- more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
• Track and Trace Transcon files and reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely client and vendor billing
• Ensure delivery of freight and timely clearance when applicable
• Interact with customers in arranging their shipments to meet customers service standards
• Contribute and maintain good relationships with suppliers
• Meet compliance at all times?
• Network communications, timely responses to emails and requests
• Meet KPI standards in accordance with Company policy
• Understand customers procedures and maintain updated internal DLSOPs

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Understanding of ocean 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
• Hazardous Materials certification (preferred)

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program