Ocean Export Agent

Ocean Export Agent

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

Purpose:

• Support the department strategy on a local level
• Offer best in class customer service

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service.

Expeditors Core Competencies:

This section lists the core business-critical skills, knowledge and behavior applicable to all Expeditors employees, regardless of position, and should not be edited. Note that these competencies are found in employee's My Development Plan view and in the employee's performance evaluation in the Professional Development Center.

• Exceptional Customer Service:
• Job Execution:
• Reliability:
• Collaboration:
• Communication:
• Culture:
• Personal Growth and Development:

Product Agent Core Competencies:

This section lists the core business-critical skills, knowledge and behavior applicable to all product agents, regardless of department or position, and should not be edited. Note that these competencies are found in employee's My Personal Development Plan view in the Professional Development Center.

• Timely and Accurate Shipment Processing:
• Timely and Accurate Data Entry:
• Timely and Accurate Billing and Accounting:

Ocean Export Job-Specific Tasks and Duties:

• Respond to emails timely
• Gather all required shipment elements and documents for Export
• Log & Prepare File for Export
• Review of Customer Shipment Documents for Compliance both for U.S Customs and Destination Customs
• Request Inbonds if required
• Review and confirm customer rates and ensure TLI's are updated prior to shipment pick up
• Request bookings
• Coordinate pickup with approved service providers
• Coordination with team members in our warehouse
• Process shipments timely within booking port and document cut offs
• Create delivery orders
• Monitor and update shipments with core events as per OPS
• Invoicing timely and accurately
• Settle files timely and accurately

Physical Demands:

• Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.
• Write with pencil/pen/marker
• Functions performed primarily while seated at desk

• Global logistics industry knowledge
• Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)
• Fluent in English

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.