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Freight Forwarding Operations and Customer Service Agent - Ocean Imports

Job in Itasca, DuPage County, Illinois, 60143, USA
Listing for: DP World
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-22
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Logistics Coordination, Freight, Supply Chain & Logistics, Transportation & Logistics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50600 - 63200 USD Yearly USD 50600.00 63200.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain - from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

Job Description

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain - from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.
The Freight Forwarding Operations and Customer Service Agent - Ocean Imports builds and maintains strong relationships with key customers, addressing their concerns, resolving issues and ensuring their satisfaction.
They also continuously assess customer needs, market trends, and competitors to enhance service offerings and maintain a competitive edge.

Key Accountabilities
  • Manage file creation and all services associated with freight forwarding and logistics
  • Assist with account start-up. Liaison with sales to ensure required documentation/information needed for the SOP are provided
  • Monitor/audit files weekly for compliance of estimate input, profit margin setting and timely invoicing
  • Assist clients in their day-by-day requests related to export/import documentation in order to ensure proper execution to the transportation files
  • Provide clients with complete Flight/Sailing details in order to ensure proper flow in information is guaranteed
  • Liaise with Airlines/Ocean lines in order to procure the best possible solutions (capacity and cost) to be utilized upon execution of transportation files
  • Liaise with DPW internal Network and external Partner Agents in order to guarantee the best possible service assistance
  • Act quickly upon possible emergency situations that may arise within the life of an Air/Ocean file
  • Network with your fellow Operations colleagues to ensure proper support is given in case of workflow overload
Qualifications, Experience And Skills
  • Graduate in any field
  • At least 3 years of relevant and recent experience in Freight Forwarding Operations and Customer Service
  • Freight Forwarding experience is mandatory

Please note:

This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Compensation

The expected base pay for this role is between $50,600-$63,200. This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
As part of our comprehensive benefits package, DP World offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
This position may be eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

About Dp World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply…

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