Description

1. General Requirements: 

• Ensure smooth and timely process flow for shipments. 

• Ensure accurate and timely client billing. 

• Understand all the elements of SOP and correctly interpret this information to fulfill our customers’ instructions and expectations. 

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system. 

• Ensure compliance at all times to regulations. This includes internal policies and procedures such as Operational Process Standards (OPS) and external government regulations or customer policies / requirements. 

• Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency. 

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

• Utilize all technology tools available in the company to perform customer service and operations duties. 
• Willingness to work overtime during times of additional volume

2. Expeditors Core Competencies: 

• Exceptional Customer Service:

Exceeds customer expectations by anticipating, understanding and meeting needs. Is proactive and when issues arise, is timely and resolute in solving problems, including escalating to management when necessary. Builds rapport and exhibits empathy during interactions, and consistently strives to improve customer satisfaction with customers. (This skill expectation applies both externally (customers, service providers) and internally (other Expeditors offices/employees).

• Job Execution:

Consistently completes quality work that matches job expectations.  Is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement for own job function and across the network.  All activities are compliant with company policies/procedures and code of business conduct and with government regulations.

• Reliability:

Consistently meets deadlines. Is punctual and can be relied on for planning purposes. Is organized, manages own time effectively and can prioritize.

• Collaboration:

Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities without the need for constant prodding but is willing, without request, to aid and assist others to the benefit of the company and/or customers. Works in harmony with superiors and fellow workers without incident or delay.

• Communication:

Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner, both internally and externally. Provides relevant and timely information to co-workers, customers and service providers.  Answers phone calls and responds to voicemails, emails and other communication according to Expeditors' standards.

• Culture:

Exhibits and promotes the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary. 

• Personal Growth and Development:

Participates in training within the company’s guidelines, completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year. Completes required training in a timely manner with minimal reminders. Pursues professional development goals for self, including participating in a development plan as appropriate.

Qualifications

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

• Meet the minimum requirements for the job and be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Understanding of ocean documentation process a plus

• Pro-active, strong organizational skills

• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Fluent in English

Additional Info

• 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

Further information about the Company can be obtained at Expeditors’ website: http://www.expeditors.com. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Any employment with Expeditors is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

All information provided by candidates will be used solely for recruitment purposes. Unsuccessful application will be destroyed in strict confidence upon completion of recruitment process.

Further information about the Company can be obtained at Expeditors’ website: http://www.expeditors.com. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Any employment with Expeditors is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

All information provided by candidates will be used solely for recruitment purposes. Unsuccessful application will be destroyed in strict confidence upon completion of recruitment process.

Company Description

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.

· 18,000+ trained professionals

· 346 locations worldwide

· Fortune 500

· Globally unified systems