Expeditors

Ocean Import Agent

Expeditors  •  Manchester, GB (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job 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.

  • 18,000 trained professionals
  • 250+ locations worldwide
  • Globally unified system
  • Manage the preparation and administration of import files from receipt through to completion.
  • Receive and review shipping documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Process import shipments efficiently while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Proactively monitor shipments and communicate updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Complete invoicing and other related administrative tasks accurately and on time

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided, so this is not essential.

  • Global logistics industry knowledge

  • Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)

Additional Information

  • 23 Days holiday
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Dental and Optical cover
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
  • EAP

Successful Candidate must be eligible to work within the UK

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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