Ocean Export Agent

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Scope of Position

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.
  • Use Workboard on a daily basis.
  • Ensure arrival notices are communicated to 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 (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 Company’s procedures.
  • Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal & external)
  • Escalation of problems to Management when necessary.
  • Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee.
  • Complete mandatory training when required.
  • Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.
  • EDMA resolution no more than 24 hrs from the time of notice.
  • Take ownership on the accounts assigned.

Ocean Export Job-Specific Tasks and Duties

  • Receive documents
  • Prepare shipments
  • Route shipments
  • Manage freight receipt
  • Process shipments
  • Ensure all compliance requirements are met
  • Track and Monitor shipments
  • Bill shipments once confirmed on board and have carriers costs confirmed

Skills:

  • Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
  • Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
  • Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word etc.).

    Must be eligible to work in the UK

    Expeditors offers excellent benefits

    • Private Medical Insurance
    • Pension Scheme
    • Life Assurance
    • Bike to work scheme
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Training and Personnel Development Programme