Manchester, MANCHESTER, United Kingdom
28 days ago
Road Freight Agent

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

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

We 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 DescriptionEnsure smooth and timely freight process flowEnsure accurate and timely data entry into our operational systemTrack and Trace Transcon files and reportingUse export Transcon Workflow on daily basisEnsure accurate and timely client and vendors billing.Ensure delivery of freight and timely clearance when applicableInteract with our customers in arranging their Transcon shipments, meeting customer service standards.Contribute to maintain good relationships with suppliersMeet 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 productivityEnsure all customers standard operating procedures in place and updated in the DLSOPsMeet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures       Network communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)

This position will also act as ad hoc holiday cover for a Transport Planner position. 

QualificationsPrevious experience in a similar position advantageous but not nessecary Basic local regulatory knowledge for complianceGlobal Logistics Industry knowledge

Skills:

Pro-active, strong organizational skills.Good computer skills (Excel, Word)Fluent in EnglishEffective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.

Additional Information

This position will work Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm

23 Days holidayPrivate Medical InsuranceDental and Optical coverEmployee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Personnel Development ProgramEAP

All your information will be kept confidential according to GDPR guidelines

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