Customer Service Agent- Air Import at Expeditors

Company Description

• 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 staff of more than 18,000 employees has been at Expeditors for five years or more.
• Our high retention rate is influenced our philosophy that our people are our greatest asset, we pride ourselves in hiring for attitude and training for skill.

For more information on the company, please visit our website: 

https://www.expeditors.com/careers

Scope of Position:  

Ensure the timely and accurate billing for all customers, the timely movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Air Import department.

Position Schedule:  Monday-Friday 07:30 AM – 04:30 PM

Major Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our invoice / operating system
• Complete billing reports on daily basis (INB, F2F, FDS, Settlement Report)
• Ensure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposes
• Ensure timely delivery/dispatch of freight to customers for Import shipments
• Use Air Import Workflows on daily basis
• Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards
• Follow up on customer emails showing exceptional customer service
• Contribute to maintain strong relationships with suppliers (airlines, trucking companies, and others)
• Ensure 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
• Ensure all customers' standard operating procedures are followed and updated
• Meet KPI standards, as per the company procedures
• Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School Degree or equivalent required
• Successful candidates must pass a background check
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must not require future sponsorship for employment visa
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Must have the ability to work overtime in support of the department’s needs
• Must be able to commute to the city of Hawthorne, CA
• Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills
• Comfortable working in a professional business environment

Desired Qualifications: 

• Associates or Undergraduate Degree Preferred
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive in thought and action
• Strong organizational skills
• Analytical with a strong attention to detail
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Willing to pitch in and help on last minute projects or assist team members
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Has a demonstrated strong work ethic, and reliability

Reporting Structure

• Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan:  Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Hourly/Salary rate range: $19.00-$28.00 per hour

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.