What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transcon Agent position at Expeditors?
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
- 300 locations worldwide
- Fortune 500
- Globally unified systems
Job Description
A Transcon Agent will be expected to ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing an exceptional customer service within the ELP Transcon Department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
- Track and Trace TRANSCON Files and reporting
- Use export TRANSCON Workflow on daily basis
- Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing.
- Ensure delivery of freight and timely clearance when applicable
- Interact with our customers in arranging their TRANSCON shipments, meeting customer service standards.
- Contribute to maintain good relationships with suppliers
- Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations.
- Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity
- Ensure all customers standard operating procedures in place and updated in the DLSOPs
- Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures
- Network 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.
- Adhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
Qualifications
Knowledge:
- Expeditors’ Company Policies and Procedures
- Basic local regulatory knowledge for compliance
- Global Logistics Industry knowledge
- Hazardous materials certification (preferred)
Skills:
- Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
- Good computer skills (Excel, Word)
- Fluent in English
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend and effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
Behaviors:
- Positive and willing-to-help attitude
Education and Experience:
- 6 months to 1-year related experience
Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick time
- Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
- Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan (U.S. Only)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.