Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Customer Service
• Execute shipment requests for customers
• Source capacity with approved service providers
• Communicate effectively and timely with customers, vendors, and internal Expeditors network through high volume of email, phone, instant message, and in person
• Monitor and action email boxes daily (personal and shared boxes)
• Ensure that all correspondence internal and external is uploaded into the document imaging system and labeled correctly
• Responsible for notifications of shipment status to customersDelay updates
• Ensure accurate and timely EDI communication to customers and service providers
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and service providers
Operations
• Responsible for the management of accurate and timely data entry into the operating system Internal3rd Party
• Track and Trace shipments as required via externally and internally sourcesEvent Code Management
• Assist with booking amendments with carriers if requested by the customer
• Responsible for freight routing deviations and communication once the cargo is in transit
• Ensure accurate and timely POD’s are received and imaged into the document imaging system
• Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency
• Meet key performance indicators in support of department, branch, product and company goals
• 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
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
This position will be Monday-Friday 2200-0600.