Ocean Export Agent

at  Expeditors

Company Description
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.
Our Mission
We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they’re chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum tertiary educational level
• 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of ocean documentation process or experiences in the industry is preferred but not mandatory.
• 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) and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English.

• Communicate with our customers in executing export bookings.
• Prepare various export documentation.
• Command in internal export management systems.
• Understand and follow internal standards and process to execute bookings.
• Prepare and document customer’s requirements in SOP database.
• Screening of customer’s creditability before shipment.
• Screening of denied parties before shipment.
• Comprehend internal quality standards and compliance policies. Apply in day-to-day execution of bookings.
• Handle billings to clients accurately and timely.
• Maintain good relationships with service providers (Shipping lines, trucking companies and CFS Provider and others involved).
• Declare permits if require after passing Customs Competency test.
• Timely responses to emails within 24 hours and phone communication within the same day.
• Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
• Take up additional tasks as required to meet the Department’s needs and goals.
• Meeting 52 hours Training hours per year.