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Expeditors Ocean Import Agent in Ellenwood, Georgia

 “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.

  • 19,000 trained professionals

  • 250+ locations worldwide

  • Fortune 500

  • Globally unified systems

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

  • Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow

  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system

  • Track and Trace Ocean Import Files

  • Use Global Ocean Import Wokflow Monitor on a daily basis

  • Ensure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposes.

  • Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing and accounting compliance.

  • Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards.

  • Contribute to maintain good relationships with suppliers (Shipping lines, trucking companies and others involved).

  • Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations.

  • Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity

  • Ensure all customers standard operating procedures in place and updated in customer SOP.

  • Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures  

  • Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)

  • Escalation of problems to Management when necessary

  • Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride. 

  • Meets company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee.

  • Attend training classes when required.

  • Complete mandatory training when required.

  • Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride. 

  • Adhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes:  Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

  • Bachelor's degree 

  • Operations/Industry Knowledge

  • 1 year experience in Ocean Import

  • Customer Service skills

  • Effective interpersonal skills.

  • Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

  • Ability to type at minimum:  45 wpm

  • Written and verbal communication skills

  • Attention to Detail

  • Fluent in English

Reporting Structure

  • Ocean Import Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

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

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