Import Services - Logistics Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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

Summary Description :

Ensure the proper and timely movement of freight and information, while providing an exceptional customer service within the Import Services (Order Management and Delivery Management) department.

Tasks and Duties

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• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system.
• Track and trace Order Management and / or Delivery Management files.
• Use workflows on daily basis to manage shipments
• Monitor shipment reports to ensure total customer satisfaction
• Ensure timely clearance and delivery of freight to customer for Import shipments.
• Ensure documents are timely sent and arrival notice communicated to destination for Export shipments.
• Ensure accurate and timely client and vendor billing.
• Manage intercompany invoice payments (i.e. via AJAX report)

Interact with our customers, arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards including timely and professional communication to customers as well as vendors.

Physical Demands

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Qualifications

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Additional Information

Expected base salary : $22 / hr to $24 / hr

May be eligible for bonus following first year of continuous employment in position.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.