Ocean Import Agent

Expeditors International; Humble (TX); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid vacation

Health plan

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Training and development

Growth opportunities

Referral bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Expeditors International is seeking an Ocean Import Lead Agent to ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while delivering exceptional customer service in the Ocean Import Department. The role involves strong attention to detail and collaboration with global teams to drive efficiency.

The position reports to the Ocean Import Lead, with potential growth within the organization. Bachelor's degree preferred and at least 6 months experience in Ocean Import are desired, along

Formación

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 6 months experience in Ocean Import.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Attention to Detail.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information.
• Provide exceptional customer service within the Ocean Import Department.
• Support process adherence and productivity standards.
• Assist with billing accuracy and timeliness.
• Engage in self development and seek best practices to improve operations.
• Communicate with overseas contacts and respond to emails promptly.
• Escalate problems to management when necessary.

Conocimientos

Bachelor's degree

Ocean Import experience

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

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 Ocean Import Department.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Operations/Industry Knowledge
• Customer Service
• Procedure and Productivity Standards Adherence?
• Accounting
• Accurate and Timely Billing
• Self Development
• Understand department process flow, looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity
• Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)
• Escalation of problems to Management when necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 6 months experience in Ocean Import
• Effective interpersonal skills.?
• Attention to Detail

Reporting Structure

• Ocean Import Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

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
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus