Expeditors Looking for Ocean Export Customer Service Agent at Kent, WA Full Time

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

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 operating system
• Track and trace shipments as required
• Utilize Process Monitors and Workflows on daily basis
• Ensure timely movement and delivery of freight to customers
• Ensure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposes
• Ensure accurate and timely client invoicing
• Interact with our customers in arranging their shipments, exceeding customer service expectations
• Contribute to maintain strong relationships with suppliers (steamship lines, trucking companies, and others)
• Meet 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)

• Customer Service: 6 months to 1 year experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Understanding of transportation documentation and terms is 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
• Strong desire to learn
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fluent in English

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.