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Expeditors Air Export Gateway Agent Tues-Sat in Melrose Park, Illinois
“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.
19,000 trained professionals
350+ locations worldwide
Fortune 500
Globally unified systems
Provide excellent customer service – both internal/external whether verbal or email.
Effective interpersonal skills - ability to relate to internal peers at different levels as well as external customers and vendors.
Ability to work without constant supervision - self motivation and attention to detail required. Assuming the role of a leader and taking charge of situations is also encouraged.
Process export gateway shipments by working closely with immediate counterparts in the air export departments in the region.
Ability to prioritize and shift focus as needed to complete daily tasks.
Display a willingness to learn and help support other areas of the department as needed.
Maintaining positive vendor relations.
Constant communication with the warehouse staff during the consolidation process. Ensures quality and compliance as shipments are received and tendered to our vendors.
Dispatching and overseeing all airport transfers and pickups with local trucking vendors.
On-going commitment to quality and data integrity. Responsible for daily updating and monitoring of various reporting tools.
Detailed attention to CASS accounting and local accounting to ensure we are paying our bills timely and correctly.
Responsible for the management of our capacity through posted consolidation schedules and in booking additional space as needed.
Maintain and update all posted tariffs from our vendors.
Required 52 hours of training per year.
Constant self development.
Tuesday-Saturday hours. 8am-5pm.
Expeditors offers competitive benefits to all full time employees including:
Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time
Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
RRSP
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Education Program
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