Operations Agent

  • Full-time

Job Description

Scope of Position

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Operation 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 shipment files as required
  • Use Workflows on daily basis
  • Ensure timely delivery of freight to customers for 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 service providers (ocean carriers, airlines, trucking companies etc.)
  • 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)

 

Qualifications

 

  • 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Understanding of air & 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, PowerPoint)
  • Any certification i.e. IATA, Customs B Licence, Foreign Trade Training Programs would be preferable
  • Fluent in English

Reporting Structure

  • Operations Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager
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