Are you a recent university graduate eager to start your career in the fast-growing logistics industry? Join C.H. Robinson as a Gateway Agent and gain hands-on experience in our airfreight operations team.

In this entry-level role, you will have the chance to:

Learn essential operational concepts and industry terminology.

Understand our company’s goals and values.

Develop crucial skills for a successful career in logistics and supply chain management.

As an Airfreight Gateway Agent, you will manage and oversee the shipment lifecycle for assigned consolidations. You will be accountable for executing tasks for each shipment, including daily communication, reporting, and email management. As a key contact, you will ensure that all customer airfreight shipment requests and requirements are met accurately and promptly, delivering exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

If you are motivated and eager to grow in the freight forwarding industry, apply today!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

Maintain Operational Excellence:

Understand the processes, documentation, and terminology involved in international shipping from time of purchase order issuance through the delivery of the cargo 

Initiate, prepare, process and assemble all required documentation for air freight shipments

Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed, and released to the carrier, suppliers, and agents in a timely manner

Apply industry knowledge and critical thinking to adapt processes/create solutions in response to challenges both internally and externally

Execute/coordinate tasks on the shipments to meet all SOP requirements, including submission of SLI’s to carriers, updates on shipment, tracking of shipments, etc.

Create, maintain, and update shipments in Navisphere, ensuring accurate data

Ensure a high-level of data integrity on the master level of a consolidation, including routing, eManifest status, master level INCOterms and documents

Facilitate Relationships:

Communicate clearly both internally and externally, timely and effectively with overseas offices, agents, customers and outside vendors to ensure a smooth flow of the shipment

Promote a positive working relationship for all team members

Other Activities:

Work according to C.H. Robinson’s local and global laws, regulations and procedures

Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

High school diploma or Graduate Degree

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs

Preferred:

1-2 years of gateway or shipment consolidations experience

Excellent communication, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills

Excellent customer service skills and follow up to be utilized with customers and the network

Critical-thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills to adapt to ever-changing tasks and customer needs

High level of attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven office environment

Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

Benefits

At C.H. Robinson Oceania, we are a proud Equal Opportunity employer offering flexible work to support a work/life balance along with offering a broad range of career development opportunities. We have an experienced and passionate team who work collaboratively to deliver smarter solutions for our clients. Employees have access to our well regarded, confidential Employee Assistance Program. Our Robinson Cares program allows our employees to give back to the community.