Ocean Import Agent

Job Description

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow meeting customer expectations
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system, per Operational Performance Standards (OPS)
• Track and Trace Ocean Import Files daily
• Utilize Department Workflow
• Ensure documents are sent to a customer or broker for customs purposes.
• Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing, within Expeditors and customer standards.
• Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards.
• Contribute to maintaining good relationships with suppliers (Shipping lines, trucking companies, CFS, etc.).
• Always meet compliance with regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations.  No fines, penalties or late filing.
• Understand department process flow, and look for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity
• Ensure all customers standard operating procedures in place and updated in the DLSOPs. Review and update monthly.
• Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures          
• Timely responses to emails (within 24 hours) and voicemails (within 1 hour) (internal and external)
• Escalation of problems to Management when necessary

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of ocean documentation process, a plus.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, and effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Outlook).
• Types at least 40 Words Per Minute

Reporting Structure

Ocean Import Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

• Meets company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee.
• Attend training classes when required.
• Complete mandatory training when required.

Culture:

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

Additional Information

• 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.