Air Import Agent

Full-time

**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 18,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 340+ 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 Purpose**

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing an exceptional customer service within the Air Export Department.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system.
- Track and Trace Air Export Files and reporting. Use Tree View on daily basis
- Ensure arrival notices are communicated to overseas and customers
- Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing.
- Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards.
- Contribute to maintain strong relationships with vendors (airlines, trucking companies, and others.
- 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 are followed and updated in the DLSOP
- Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures
- Escalation of problems to Management when necessary.
- Meets company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee.
- Complete mandatory training when required
- Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum Education & College or University graduation or equivalent qualification
- IATA Certification (preferred)
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
- Pro-active, strong organizational skills
- Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word etc.).
- Fluent in English
- 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

**Reporting Structure**
- Air Import Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

**Additional Information**:
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

- Full time job contract
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for promotion
- Friendly atmosphere among team
- Ability to develop
- Professional Training Plan
- Health insurance program
- Professional of working environment
- 14 annual leave days per year