Expeditors

Global logistics and freight forwarding services

Import Transportation Agent

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSalt Lake City, UT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

The role requires 0–12 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidates need effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, comprehend, and communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
Candidates need proactive behavior and strong organizational skills.
Candidates need good computer skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Candidates must be fluent in English in reading and writing.

Responsibilities

Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the operating system.
Track and trace Air and Ocean Import files as required.
Ensure timely delivery of freight to customers for Import shipments.
Ensure documents are sent to customers or brokers on time for customs purposes.
Ensure accurate and timely billing for clients and Service Providers.
Interact with customers to arrange international shipments while meeting customer service standards.
Contribute to maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, including airlines and trucking companies.
Comply with internal policies and procedures, including Operational Process Standards (OPS), external government regulations, and customer policies and requirements.
Understand department process flow and continually identify areas for improved efficiency.
Meet KPI (metrics) standards in accordance with company procedures.
Respond to overseas communications, emails, and requests from internal and external parties in a timely manner.

Desired Qualifications

Understanding of the air documentation process is a plus.

Job Description

An Expeditors Import Transportation Agent responsibility may include:

Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system.
Track and trace Air and Ocean Import files as required.
Ensure timely delivery of freight to customers for Import shipments.
Ensure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposes.
Ensure accurate and timely client and Service Providers billing.
Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards.
Contribute to maintain strong relationships with suppliers (airlines, trucking companies, and others)
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 efficiency (Your Opinion Matters!)
Meet KPI (metrics) standards, as per the company procedures.
Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)

Qualifications

Requested qualifications for an Expeditors Import Transportation Agent:

0-12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
Pro-active, strong organizational skills
Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Fluent in English – reading and writing
Understanding of air documentation process a plus

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
Annual Paid Holidays (10)
Potential Flexible Days (2)
Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid, unused rolls over)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match (Pre-Tax or Roth)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and Personnel Development Program
Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday

Compensation: 26 to 28 (USD) (HOURLY)

About the Company

Expeditors

Global logistics and freight forwarding services

Expeditors provides global logistics and freight forwarding services, offering customized supply chain solutions for international trade. It uses a unified technology platform across a global network of 340+ locations to manage transportation, customs and compliance, and warehousing and distribution. By tailoring end-to-end logistics workflows, Expeditors helps clients move goods efficiently across borders and industries such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, oil and energy, and retail. The company stands apart from competitors through its highly customized, integrated solutions and seamless information systems that coordinate all parts of the supply chain. Its goal is to optimize each client's international logistics process, reducing complexity and improving visibility and reliability in global trade.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Bellevue, WA
Founded: 1979

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