“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
Job Description
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to ensure the proper and timely movement of freight and information, while providing an exceptional customer service within the Air Import department by completing the following tasks:
- Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system.
- Processpre alerts from overseas origins
- Monitor/trackshipments in transit to arrival
- Timely updateevent codes in the import system
- Liaisewith airlines and sheds for any discrepancies
- Liaisewith collection drivers and the warehouse team
- Createrecords for shipments in our customs facility
- Settlement of consoles with overseas offices.
- Contribute to maintain strong relationships with vendors (airlines, trucking companies, and others).
- Meet compliance at all times to regulations. This includes internal policies and procedures such as Operational Process Standards (OPS) and external government regulations or customer’s policies / requirements.
- Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency.
The successful applicant will work the following shift pattern:
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to ensure the proper and timely movement of freight and information, while providing an exceptional customer service within the Air Import department by completing the following tasks:
- Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system.
- Processpre alerts from overseas origins
- Monitor/trackshipments in transit to arrival
- Timely updateevent codes in the import system
- Liaisewith airlines and sheds for any discrepancies
- Liaisewith collection drivers and the warehouse team
- Createrecords for shipments in our customs facility
- Settlement of consoles with overseas offices.
- Contribute to maintain strong relationships with vendors (airlines, trucking companies, and others).
- Meet compliance at all times to regulations. This includes internal policies and procedures such as Operational Process Standards (OPS) and external government regulations or customer’s policies / requirements.
- Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency.
The successful applicant will work the following shift pattern:
4 days on 4 days off 6am - 6pm, As part of this rota, some weekend and Bank Holiday working will be required.
Qualifications
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
- Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
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
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Air Import Agent (Breakbulk) in Manchester employer: Expeditors International
Expeditors International is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of London, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, including professional development programmes and a commitment to service excellence, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about logistics and transport management.
