What are the responsibilities and job description for the Air Import Agent position at Expeditors?
“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
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)
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
- Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- IATA certification (preferred)
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Spanish
Reporting Structure
Air Import Supervisor and Manager
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.