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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 is to 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!
Scope of Position
Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Transportation Department.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system
Track and trace shipment files as required
Use Workflows on daily basis
Ensure timely delivery of freight to customers for 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 service providers (ocean carriers, airlines, trucking companies etc.)
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
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)
6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Understanding of air documentation process a plus
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)
IATA certification (preferred)
Fluent in English
Turkish is a must.
Reporting Structure
Operations Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
Health Plan: Medical
Life Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Personnel Development Program
Growth opportunities within the company