Ocean Import Agent

2 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Expeditors Full time

**Company Description**
“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.
- 15,000 trained professionals
- 250+ locations worldwide
- Fortune 500
- Globally unified systems
- Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
- Track and Trace Ocean Import Files
- Use Global Ocean Import Wokflow Monitor on a daily basis
- Ensure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposes.
- Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing.
- Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards.
- Contribute to maintain good relationships with suppliers (Shipping lines, trucking companies and others involved).
- 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 in place and updated in customer SOP.
- Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures
- Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
- Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with oustanding integrity and pride.

**Qualifications**
**Knowledge**:

- Understanding of ocean documentation process a plus
- Hazardous Materials certification (preferred)
- Understanding of Expeditors systems and procedures

**Skills**:

- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate and concisely obtain positive results
- Proactive and strong organizational skills
- Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Fluent in English

Previous experience in a similar role desirable
**Additional Information**
- 23 Days holiday
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental and Optical cover
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- EAP

All your information will be kept confidential according to GDPR guidelines.

Applicants must be eligible to work within the UK.


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