Bensenville, Illinois, United States
16 hours ago
Air Import Agent

Company 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

Ensure the proper and timely movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Air Import department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Smooth and timely freight flow.Accurate and timely data entry into our operating system.Track and trace Air Import files as required.Daily monitoring of in-transit delays & update of the appropriate event codes.Timely delivery of freight to customers for Import shipments.Ensure documents are timely sent to outside brokers for customs purposes.Always meet compliance to regulations. This includes internal policies and procedures such as Operational Process Standards (OPS) and external government regulations or customer’s policies / requirements.Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)

QualificationsEffective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, and effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.Pro-active, strong organizational skills, work well in a fast-paced environmentGood computer skills (Excel, Word).Fluent in EnglishCollege Degree preferred

Our Cultural Attributes:

Adhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes:  Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeHealth Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and VisionLife and Long-Term Disability Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)Employee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramUp to 26 work from home days annuallyThe position pays $20.00-$28.00 per hour based on education and experience 

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

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