Junior Ocean Export Agent

CAD 40000 - CAD 45000 - yearly 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.

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!

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service. Tasks and Duties This section lists job-specific tasks and duties that are completed on a regular basis by the employee as noted in the Ocean Export Operational Performance Standards . This list may be edited to the specific job role. Receive documents Prepare shipments Work with customers and our network in coordinating freight movement Place bookings with Ocean Carriers Route shipments Manage freight receipt & Process shipments Monitor shipments Physical Demands This section lists physical demands required of this job and may be edited to the specific job role. Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc. Write with pencil/pen/marker Functions performed primarily while seated at desk Qualifications College graduate or above. Global logistics industry knowledge Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word) Fluent in English WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU: Expeditors Key Performance Expectations This section lists the core business-critical performance expectations applicable to all Expeditors employees , regardless of position, and should not be edited . Note that these expectations are found in employee’s My Development Plan view (listed in the SKILLS tile) and in the employee’s performance evaluation in the Professional Development Center. 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). 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. 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