Ocean Export Agent at Expeditors

Akyurt, Ankara, Turkey -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Freight Movement, Data Entry, Tracking, Tracing, Reporting, Documentation, Customer Service, Supplier Relations, Compliance, Process Flow Improvement, Standard Operating Procedures, Communication, Quoting, Insurance Sales, Invoice Checking, Rate Checking

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

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 Scope of Position Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Ocean Export Department. Major Duties and Responsibilities Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system Track and Trace Ocean Export Files and reporting Ensure documents are timely sent and arrival notices communicated to overseas and customers Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing. Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards. Contribute to maintain good relationships with suppliers (Ocean carriers, trucking companies and others involved). Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations. Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity Ensure all customers standard operating procedures in place and updated in the DLSOPs Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external) Escalation of problems to Management when necessary Quote customers , sales department and destination branches To follow up quote log and to check with the customer after one day from we quote the customer, whether we secure or not, and to close the quote Checking Ocean Export Workboard and Scoracard daily To sell insurance for all prepaid shipments Checking OCL for each shipment Checking vendor invoices and giving to Account dept timely, no inv for previous month Checking buying rates from different ocean carrier Meets company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee. Attend training classes when required. Complete mandatory training when required. Adhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary. Qualifications Understanding of ocean documentation process a plus. 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). Fluent in English. Reporting Structure Ocean Export Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager Additional Information Expeditors offers excellent benefits: Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time Health Plan: Medical Life Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Personnel Development Program Growth opportunities within the company Employee Referral Program Bonus

Responsibilities

The primary role involves ensuring the timely and accurate movement of freight and information within the Ocean Export Department while delivering exceptional customer service. Major duties include managing the freight process flow, accurate data entry, tracking files, communicating arrival notices, and ensuring timely client and vendor billing.