Agent -Ocean Import

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 Description

1. To communicate with overseas offices to ensure that import documents reach destination in timely manner.
2. To ensure accurate shipment data information.
3. To prepare the Arrival Notice to consignees and ensure consignee alert of ETA date of cargo and the expiration of free time storage.
4. To co-ordinate with co-loaders and carriers the delivery of Container Yard cargoes.
5. To accurately check credit accounts.
6. To audit and release delivery order to consignees.
7. To take up additional assignments as required to meet with the Company needs.

Qualifications

• University Graduate with 1 years’ experience in forwarding or carrier industry.
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Solid knowledge of import operations and documentation.
• Good command of English.
• Well versed in MS Office programs..

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Group Medical, Life & Accident Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program