Air Import Agent

Expeditors International; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and development program

Work-from-Home setup (26 days/yr)

Job summary

Expeditors is seeking an Air Import Clerk in Seattle to ensure timely movement of freight and provide exceptional customer service. You will handle data entry, tracking, and coordination with customers and suppliers while maintaining compliance with internal procedures and external regulations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration with the Air Import Supervisor and Manager. Prior experience in import workflows is a plus; a strong team player with proactive organizational

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to support customers and teammates.
• Pro-active, well-organized with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in air import or logistics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow for air imports.
• Enter data accurately into the operating system and track files.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers to move shipments.
• Maintain compliance with OPS and customer requirements.
• Support billing and document handling for imports.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

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

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)

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

Reporting Structure

• Air Import Supervisor and Manager

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• With provision of 26 days Work-from-Home Set-up per year.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.