Agent - Order Management

  • Full-time

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
  • 350+ locations worldwide
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems

Job Description

Ensure the proper and timely movement of freight and information, while providing an exceptional customer service within the Order Management department

  • Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system.
  • Track and trace Order Management files.
  • Use workflows on daily basis to manage shipments
  • Monitor shipment reports to ensure total customer satisfaction
  • Ensure timely clearance and delivery of freight to customer for Import shipments.
  • Ensure documents are timely sent and arrival notice communicated to destination for Export shipments.
  • Ensure accurate and timely client and vendor billing.
  • Manage intercompany invoice payments (i.e. via AJAX report)
  • Interact with our customers, arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards.
  • Contribute to maintain strong relationships with vendors (Shipping lines, trucking companies, and others).
  • Meet compliance at all times to regulations. This includes internal policies and procedures such as Operational Process Standards (OPS), Audit requirements, 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 in the DLSOP.
  • Meet KPI standards, per company procedure.
  • Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)
  • Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
  • Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of experience in operations & customer service in freight forwarding or logistics industry is a plus.
  • Good Computer Skills ( MS Excel , MS Word , Power Point).
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English.
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely obtain positive results.
  • Positive and willing to help attitude.
  • Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
  • Open to feedback .
  • Strong attention to detail .
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized.
  • Time management skills in addition to a professional manner .
  • Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

  • Paid Annual and Sick Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
  • Growth opportunities within the company
  • Employee Referral Program Bonus
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