Expeditors
Air and Ocean Export Agent Job at Expeditors in Austin
Expeditors, Austin, TX, United States, 78716
Company Description
“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.
- 15,000 trained professionals
- 250+ locations worldwide
- Fortune 500
- Globally unified systems
Job Description
The Air Export Agent will serve in an operations capacity, responsible for processing export shipments including accompanying export documentation. Major duties and responsibilities include:
- Track and trace shipments.
- Prepare, handle, and process shipment documentation including house and master air waybills, commercial documents, and customs/regulatory documents.
- Accurate and timely data entry into our operating system.
- Dispatch freight.
- Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, other Expeditors offices worldwide, and co-workers through high volume of email, phone, instant message, and person to person.
- Monitor reports.
- Accurate and timely client billing.
- Contribute to maintaining strong service provider relationships with airlines, trucking companies, and others.
- Maintain compliance standards at all times including internal policies and procedures, external government regulations, and customer requirements.
- Meet key performance indicators to support department, branch, product, and company goals.
- Desire to understand overall department process flow and constantly seek opportunities for improved efficiency.
- Training and Development: must obtain required 52 hours of annual training (company provided).
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify trouble areas within the process and work with the team to make improvements.
- Trend and analyze data to drive improvements.
- Foster and improve our Service Provider partnerships and relationships.
Qualifications
- 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).
- Understanding of air documentation process a plus.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, and effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
- Proactive, strong organizational skills.
- Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- IATA certification (preferred).
- Fluent in English.
Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision
- Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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