Ocean Cargo Coordinator

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.

Organic Growth – Expeditors promotes from within. As a shining example, our CEO started as an entry level employee in our San Francisco office 31 years ago.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
• Track and trace ocean shipments through the transportation cycle
• Ensure documents are timely sent and arrival notices communicated to overseas and customers
• Ensure accurate and timely client and vendor billing.
• Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards.
• Contribute to maintaining good relationships with suppliers (Ocean carriers, trucking companies, and others involved).
• Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations.
• Understand department process flow, and look for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity
• Ensure all customer standard operating procedures are in place and updated in the SOPs
• Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures
• Overseas communications, timely responses to mails and requests (internal and external)

Qualifications

• Customer Service Experience
• Operations/Industry knowledge preferred but not required
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, and effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
• Proven analytical skills
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word).

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus

Salary range: $40,000-$50,000