Ocean Import Agent at Expeditors

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ocean Import, Customer Service, Vendor Relations, Accounting, Attention To Detail, Interpersonal Skills, Computer Skills, Operations Knowledge, Problem Escalation, Self Development, Timely Responses, Document Processing, Shipment Monitoring, Invoicing, Procedure Adherence, Productivity Standards

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 Import Department. Major Duties and Responsibilities Log & Prepare File For Import Receive Documents Process shipments Monitor shipments Invoicing Operations/Industry Knowledge Customer Service Vendor Relations Procedure and Productivity Standards Adherence? Accounting Accurate and Timely Billing Self Development Understand department process flow, looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external) Escalation of problems to Management when necessary Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred. 6 months experience in Ocean Import Effective interpersonal skills.? Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Attention to Detail Fluent in English Reporting Structure Ocean Import Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager Additional Information Expeditors offers excellent benefits Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme Life Assurance Bike to work scheme Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Personnel Development Programme ** Must have the right to work in the UK **

Responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information while providing exceptional customer service within the Ocean Import Department. Major duties include logging and preparing files for import, processing shipments, invoicing, and maintaining vendor relations.