Agent - Ocean Export Customer Service

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

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system.
• Track and trace shipments as required.
• Utilize Process Monitors and Workflows on daily basis.
• Ensure timely movement and delivery of freight to customers.
• Ensure documents are timely sent to customer or broker for customs purposes.
• Ensure accurate and timely client invoicing.
• Interact with our customers in arranging their shipments, exceeding customer service expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors (Ocean carriers, trucking companies, and others).
• Evaluate vendors at defined intervals per company policy, focusing on areas of possible improvement with corrective action plans where needed.
• Work with sales, customer retention and development, and account management to maintain and develop relationships with current customers, and to develop and bring new customers into the department.
• Obtain updated rates and sailing schedules from carriers and co-loaders and send it to regular customers regularly and as needed.
• Respond to requests for proposal, quotation or information timely and with market competitive pricing matching the scope of service required by the customer.
• Perform Rates Analysis for service contracts rates to determine best possible cost and also service levels to the customers.
• 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.
• Ensure all customers' standard operating procedures are followed and updated.
• Meet KPI standards, as per the company procedures.
• Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external).
• To take up additional tasks and responsibilities as and when required to meet the Department's needs.

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• At least 1 to 2 years of related working experience in similar position.
• Understanding of transportation documentation and terms is a plus.
• Good knowledge of computer and MS Office applications.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
• Strong desire to learn.
• Fresh graduates are encourage to apply.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Group Medical Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus