Ocean Export Agent

Expeditors

Ocean Export Agent

Franklin, WI +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Scope of Position:

    Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing an exceptional customer service within the Ocean Export Department.

    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Ensure smooth and timely shipment process flow
    • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system based on defined metrics
    • Track and trace shipments
    • Provide proactive and clear communication to internal and external customers
    • Ensure accurate and timely client billing, including dispute resolution
    • Understand customer expectation to ensure all the elements of the SOP and KPI’s are met
    • Ensure compliance to company policies and external regulations
    • Complete cross training in order to support team coverage
    • Professionally represent Expeditors to our customers, service providers, and government agencies

    Expectations:

    • Continually identify areas to improve efficiency
    • Embrace and adopt technology to optimize their ability to complete their work
    • Achieve standard of 52 hours training per year, including all mandatory trainings
    • Drive and develop customer relationship in order to exceed their expectations
    • Have a sense of urgency, be willing to help by offering solutions

    MUST BE LOCAL

    Shift: Monday to Friday - 7am to 4pm PST

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Have knowledge and/or prior experience of industry specific qualifications
    • 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)

    Technical Skills

    • Strong understanding of software development principles.
    • Experience with automation platforms such as Power Automate.
    • Experience with Microsoft Copilot and M365 technologies.
    • Familiarity with data structures, APIs, integrations, and system architecture.
    • Basic understanding of AI, machine learning, LLMs, and prompt engineering.
    • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently.

    Business Skills

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Ability to understand complex operational processes.
    • Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience developing automations, applications, or digital solutions.
    • Experience leading cross-functional projects.
    • Experience working in operations, logistics, finance, or enterprise shared services environments.
    • Certifications in Microsoft Power Platform, Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, or related technologies.

    Additional Information

    Expected Hourly Range: $24.00 – $30.00

    Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

    • Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
    • Holidays (10)
    • Flexible Days (2)
    • Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
    • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Life and Disability Insurance
    • Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
    • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
    • Commuter Benefit
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Learning & Development Program
    • Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

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

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

  • Compensation
    $22-$22
  • Industry
    Transportation / Trucking / Railroad
  • Locations
    Brisbane, CA • Franklin, WI