Import Logistics Agent- Inbound Freight - Salt Lake City, United States - Expeditors

Expeditors Salt Lake City, United States

1 week ago

Description

Company Description

Wanting to start a new career? Looking for a great company and team to take the time and train you in a role and then help you grow? Like working with great team and fantastic customers?

Check out Expeditors

"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.

Organic Growth - Expeditors promotes from within. As a shining example, our CEO started as an entry level employee in our San Francisco office 31 years ago.

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

Job Description

Expeditors Imports Department:

Manages all inbound air and ocean shipments for our customers. Working in conjunction with our customs team, transcontinental team (Domestic Ground Services), warehouse, customers, and vendors. Imports are an integral and fast paced department that has new experiences and challenges daily.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Up to 15 days paid vacation in your first year (depends on start date)
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time - that rolls over annually.
2 Types of Health Plans to choose from
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Internal growth opportunities
Paid Parental Leave
Education or certification assistance
Employee Recognition
Training and Personnel Development Program

An Expeditors Import Transportation Agent responsibility may include:

Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system.
Track and trace Air and Ocean Import files as required.
Ensure timely delivery of freight to customers for Import shipments.
Ensure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposes.
Ensure accurate and timely client and Service Providers billing.
Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards.
Contribute to maintain strong relationships with suppliers (airlines, 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 (Your Opinion Matters)
Meet KPI (metrics) standards, as per the company procedures.
Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)

Qualifications

Requested qualifications for an Expeditors Import Transportation Agent:

0-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
Pro-active, strong organizational skills
Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Fluent in English - reading and writing
Understanding of air documentation process a plus

Reporting Structure

Air Import Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

Additional Information

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

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