Job
Ocean Import Agent
Deadline: Not specified
Short Summary
Ocean Import Agent at Expeditors. About the employer 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…
Key Details
- Position / opportunity: Ocean Import Agent
- Organization: Expeditors
- Country / coverage: Ireland
- Location: Dublin, , Ireland
- Work arrangement: On-site
- Opportunity type: Jobs
- Sector: Operations & Logistics
- Compensation: Not specified
- Application deadline: Not specified by source
Description
About the employer
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!
Responsibilities
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
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:
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
- Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Ocean Import Department.
- Operations/Industry Knowledge
- Procedure and Productivity Standards Adherence
- Accurate and Timely Billing
- 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
Requirements / Eligibility
- 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
Benefits / Compensation
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Employee Referral Program Bonus
How To Apply
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