Company Description

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Scope of Position

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Transportation/Customs Department.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure smooth and timely freight process flowEnsure accurate and timely data entry into our operating systemTrack and trace shipment files as requiredUse Workflows on daily basisEnsure timely delivery of freight to customers for shipmentsEnsure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposesEnsure accurate and timely client and Service Providers billingInteract with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standardsContribute 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 efficiencyEnsure all customers' standard operating procedures are followed and updatedMeet KPI standards, as per the company proceduresOverseas 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 experienceUnderstanding of air & ocean documentation process a plusEffective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive resultsPro-active, strong organizational skillsGood computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Any certification i.e. IATA, Customs B Licence, Foreign Trade Training Programs would be preferableFluent in EnglishTurkish is a must. 

Reporting Structure

Operations Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

 

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Health Plan: MedicalLife InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Company Benefit PlatformGrowth opportunities within the company