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Air Export Agent

Posted about 2 hours ago

OfficeMinato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Job Description

Scope of Position

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

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
  • Track and Trace Air Export files and reporting
  • Use Workflows on daily basis
  • Ensure arrival notices are communicated to overseas and customers
  • Ensure accurate and timely client and Service Providers billing
  • Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards
  • Contribute to maintaining good relationships with suppliers (Airline carriers, trucking companies and others involved)
  • Meet compliance at all times with internal and external regulations in accordance with government regulations
  • Understand department process flow, looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity
  • Ensure all customers standard operating procedures are in place and updated
  • Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company's procedure
  • Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)

 

Qualifications

 

  • 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Understanding of air documentation process a plus
  • 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)
  • IATA certification (preferred)
  • Fluent in English

Reporting Structure

 

  • Air Export Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

 

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
  • In addition to the base salary, employees are eligible for five bonus payments per year: four performance-based bonuses and one year-end bonus.
Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The company employs trained professionals seamless worldwide network through an

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