Ocean Export Agent - Hanahan, United States - Expeditors International

Description

**Ocean Export Agent**

1017 Northpointe Industrial Blvd, Hanahan, SC 29410, USA

Full-time

**Company Description**

Were not in the shipping business; were 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

Top 3% of employers that give benefits to its employees

**Job Description**

**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

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

Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)

Escalation of problems to Management when necessary

**Qualifications**

6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Understanding of ocean documentation process 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

Good computer skills (Excel, Word)

Hazardous Materials certification (preferred)

Fluent in English

**Reporting Structure**

Ocean Export 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.

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**Job Location**

Ocean Export Agent

1017 Northpointe Industrial Blvd, Hanahan, SC 29410, USA

Full-time