Transcon Agent ( Road Freight )

Job Description

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing an exceptional customer service within the Transcon 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 Transcon files and reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely client and vendor billing
• Ensure delivery of freight and timely clearance when applicable
• Interact with customers in arranging their shipments to meet customers service standards
• Contribute and maintain good relationships with suppliers
• Meet compliance at all times?
• Network communications, timely responses to emails and requests
• Meet KPI standards in accordance with Company policy
• Understand customers procedures and maintain updated internal DLSOPs
• Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures      
• Network 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. 
• Adhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes:  Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humour, and Visionary.

• Knowledge:

• Expeditors’ Company Policies and Procedures
• Basic local regulatory knowledge for compliance
• Global Logistics Industry knowledge
• Hazardous materials certification (preferred)

Qualifications

Skills:

• Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Fluent in English
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.

Behaviours:

• Positive and willing to help attitude

**Must have the right to work in the UK **

Additional Information

Must be eligible to work in the UK

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training and Personnel Development Programme