Expeditors International is hiring: Air Export Agent in Washington

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” - Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 15,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 300 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 and risk management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description

Job Purpose

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing an exceptional customer service within the Air Export Department.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
2. Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system.
3. Track and Trace Air Export Files and reporting. Use Tree View on a daily basis.
4. Ensure arrival notices are communicated to overseas and customers.
5. Ensure accurate and timely client and vendor billing.
6. Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards.
7. Contribute to maintaining strong relationships with vendors (airlines, trucking companies, and others).
8. Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations.
9. Understand department process flow, and look for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
10. Ensure all customer standard operating procedures are followed and updated in the DLSOP.
11. Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures.
12. Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external).
13. Escalate problems to Management when necessary.
14. Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee.
15. Complete mandatory training when required.
16. Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.

Qualifications

1. Minimum Education: College or University graduation or equivalent qualification.
2. IATA Certification (preferred).
3. Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, and effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
4. Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
5. 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.