Import Transportation Agent at Expeditors

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Entry, Tracking, Tracing, Freight Forwarding, Customs Documentation, Billing, Customer Service, Supplier Relationship Management, Compliance, Process Improvement, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Organization, Computer Skills, Excel, Word

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Company Description Wanting to start a new career? Looking for a great company and team to take the time and train you in a role and then help you grow? Like working with great team and fantastic customers? Check out Expeditors! “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. Organic Growth – Expeditors promotes from within. As a shining example, our CEO started as an entry level employee in our San Francisco office 31 years ago. 15,000 trained professionals 250+ locations worldwide Fortune 500 Globally unified systems Job Description An Expeditors Import Transportation Agent responsibility may include: Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system. Track and trace Air and Ocean Import files as required. Ensure timely delivery of freight to customers for Import shipments. Ensure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposes. Ensure accurate and timely client and Service Providers billing. Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards. Contribute to maintain strong relationships with suppliers (airlines, trucking companies, and others) 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's policies / requirements. Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency (Your Opinion Matters!) Meet KPI (metrics) standards, as per the company procedures. Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external) Qualifications Requested qualifications for an Expeditors Import Transportation Agent: 0-12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results Pro-active, strong organizational skills Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Fluent in English – reading and writing Understanding of air documentation process a plus Additional Information Expeditors offers excellent benefits: Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days) Annual Paid Holidays (10) Potential Flexible Days (2) Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid, unused rolls over) 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match (Pre-Tax or Roth) Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) Life and Disability Insurance Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Training and Personnel Development Program Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday

Responsibilities

The Import Transportation Agent is responsible for ensuring the smooth and timely flow of freight processes, including accurate data entry, tracking air and ocean import files, and timely delivery of shipments. This role also involves timely document submission for customs, accurate client billing, and interacting with customers regarding their international shipments.