Expeditors International Logistics Job Post
We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers! Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Scope Of Position
Assist manager and supervisor with all aspects of the Air Export Department, while ensuring the proper and timely movement of freight, while providing exceptional customer service.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Operations
- Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
- Prepare various documents for international transportation
- Coordinate and negotiate rates with our contracted vendors in procuring space and services
- Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system
- Interact with customers in arranging their international export shipments, meeting customer service standards
- 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 policies / requirements
- Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency
- Ensure all customers standard operating procedures are followed as per the DLSOP
- Work with the team on meeting KPI standards, as per the company's procedures
- Monitor shipment reports to ensure total customer satisfaction
Overseas Communications
Support the supervisor in the following areas :Daily review Stat 1 and operational reports and work with team on updating event codesAudit files and work with the team on meeting operating process standardsBuild and maintain strong relationships with vendors (airlines, trucking companies, and others) and customersEvaluate vendors at defined intervals per company policy, focusing on areas of possible improvements with corrective action plans where neededFinances
Proactively work to maintain and monitor accounts payment within 30 daysEnsure company credit procedures are followed and utilized effectivelyAccurate and timely billing of vendors and resolve accounting issuesMonitor accounts payable to vendors (airlines, truckers etc.) utilizing BNP reportMonitor intercompany accounting discrepancies via AJAX reportSales / Retention
Assist the manager and supervisor in timely responding to requests for information and with market competitive pricing matching the scope of service required by the customerParticipate in the transition of new business / updates to existing businessAssist in retention calls and complete customer reviews with your regular customers to document in the CRSPeople
Identify with manager / supervisor, develop, and mentor your No. 2Support the supervisor where neededAllocate workloads within team to ensure smooth operations during peak activity or staff absenceBe a guide for the team - mentor agentsEnsure team meets company standards of 52 hours training per year per employeeFollow-up new hires training as per the company requirement standardsPeriodically communicate department goals and expectations with team to ensure buy-in and accountabilitySystems
Promote productivity tools (e.g. using edoc and edoc treeview, export database, process management)Be open to implementing new system changes and enhancements with your teamBe involved and suggest system / process improvementsSet the tone of this environment within your teamCulture
Proactively promote the company's 10 cultural attributes : Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary3+ years of industry specific qualification (country specific)Good market and product knowledgeEffective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive resultsPro-active, strong organizational skillsGood computer skills (Excel, Word)Hazardous Materials certification (preferred)Fluent in EnglishReporting Structure
Air Export Supervisor and ManagerExpeditors Offers Excellent Benefits :
Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeHealth Plan : Medical + Life InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramGrowth opportunities within the companyEmployee Referral Program BonusBase Pay Range : $26 - $35 per hour, based on experience