Expeditors

Booking and Customer Service Agent - Global Network Management Center- on site

Expeditors  •  Bucharest, RO (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job 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!

Office is located within Platinum Business & Convention Centre, Sector 1, full time and on site.

Our team, are experts in our Customers SOP´s and supply chain, can provide detailed updates on their high visibility shipments moving withing the Expeditors network. Provides customers with a central point of contact. This central point of contact is dedicated to providing a customer service functions, includes communication, shipment oversight(critical), bookings and escalations.

Responsibilities and Tasks

  • Customer Communication professional and timely response to customer and network inquires.
  • Shipment oversight Ensuring the shipments move and are deliver according to customer SOP & KPI´s, on relevant milestones.
  • Subject Matter of Expert using reporting, dashboards, and other tools to manage in-transit shipments and provide our customers network visibility with a sense of urgency mindset.

Expectations

  • Job Execution:

Consistently completes quality work that matches job expectations. Is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement for own job function and across the network. All activities are compliant with company policies/procedures and code of business conduct and with government regulations.

  • Timely and Accurate Shipment Processing

Ensures smooth and timely freight process flow according to Expeditors' operational procedures. Follows customer's standard operating procedures and proactively notifies customers of any issues. Consistently meets KPI standards, as per company's procedures.

  • Timely and Accurate Data Entry

Ensures accurate and timely data entry into our operational systems according to Expeditors' operational procedures and customer requirements. Monitors exception reports for quick data integrity resolution.

  • Timely and Accurate Billing and Accounting

Invoices customers the expected charges timely and accurately and according to Expeditors and customer requirements. Properly provisions service provider charges to avoid reserves. Follows proper credit approval processes in order to minimize risk and protect the company.

Expeditors Key Performance Expectations

  • Exceptional Customer Service:

Exceeds customer expectations by anticipating, understanding and meeting needs. Is proactive and when issues arise, is timely and resolute in solving problems, including escalating to management when necessary. Builds rapport and exhibits empathy during interactions, and consistently strives to improve customer satisfaction with customers. (This skill expectation applies both externally (customers, service providers) and internally (other Expeditors offices/employees).

  • Reliability:

Consistently meets deadlines. Is punctual and can be relied on for planning purposes. Is organized, manages own time effectively and can prioritize.

  • Collaboration:

Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities without the need for constant prodding but is willing, without request, to aid and assist others to the benefit of the company and/or customers. Works in harmony with superiors and fellow workers without incident or delay.

  • Communication:

Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner, both internally and externally. Provides relevant and timely information to co-workers, customers and service providers. Answers phone calls and responds to voicemails, emails and other communication according to Expeditors' standards.

  • Culture:

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

  • Personal Growth and Development:

Participates in training within the company’s guidelines, completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year. Completes required training in a timely manner with minimal reminders. Pursues professional development goals for self, including participating in a development plan as appropriate.

Qualifications

  • Fluent in Romanian
  • Fluent in English
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or related field
  • One year of work experience in Customer Service, logistics, freight forwarding, or related field
  • Motivated and very focused on goals
  • Be able to handle difficult situations well
  • Able to carry out high-level professional communication
  • Be flexible and easily adapt to the work environment
  • Have initiative and the ability to develop solutions
  • To reach for perfection in the details of your work
  • To be oriented towards customer satisfaction
  • Have high quality standards
  • Qualifications in supply chain management or logistics (Desire)
    • IATA/FIATA
    • Broker’s License

University/Specialist Certifications

This role is designed for candidates at the beginning of their logistics career.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits and career development.

Need to be currently based in Europe.

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

  • Meal Tickets
  • Medical Health Plan
  • Life & Accidents Insurance
  • Day off for your Birthday
  • Extra vacation days based on tenure
  • Free shuttle service from/to Aviatorilor Metro station
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Referral Program Bonus
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
  • LinkedIn Learning free access
  • Growth opportunities within the company
Expeditors

About Expeditors

Expeditors is a Fortune 500 service-based logistics company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, USA. At Expeditors, we generate highly optimized and customized supply chain solutions for our clients with unified technology systems integrated through a global network of over 350 locations in 100+ countries on six continents. Expeditors is focused on the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and other value-added logistics services.

We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization that takes the time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers'​ supply chains. Our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners provides our customers with the best routing and pricing options. Expeditors'​ comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology providing the highest level of end to end visibility.

To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore.

At Expeditors, our industry professionals, award winning processes and globally unified systems ensure that we always live up to our promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."​

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bellevue, Washington
Year Founded
1979
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