Posted 3d ago

Air Export Agent

@ Expeditors
Ellenwood, Georgia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Enter data, Track and trace, Coordinate shipments
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; 1 year air export experience; knowledge of air documentation; strong interpersonal and organizational skills; proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint; 45 wpm typing; IATA certification preferred; fluent in English.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Excel, Word, PowerPoint
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Company Description:

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.

  • 19,000 trained professionals
  • 350+ locations worldwide
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems
Job Description:

Scope of Position

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Air 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 Air Export files and reporting
  • Use Workflows on daily basis
  • Ensure arrival notices are communicated to overseas and customers
  • Ensure accurate and timely client and Service Providers billing
  • Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards
  • Contribute to maintaining good relationships with suppliers (Airline carriers, trucking companies and others involved)
  • Meet compliance at all times with internal and external regulations in accordance with government regulations
  • Understand department process flow, looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity
  • Ensure all customers standard operating procedures are in place and updated
  • Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company's procedure
  • Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
  • 1 year of Air Export specific experience
  • Knowledge of air documentation / process 
  • 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)
  • Ability to type 45wpm
  • IATA certification (preferred)
  • Fluent in English

Reporting Structure

  • Air Export Supervisor and Manager

 

Additional Information:

Shift:  Wednesday - Sunday or Saturday - Wednesday (based on preference)

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
  • Employee Referral Program Bonus