Transcon Agent

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing an exceptional customer service within the TRANSCON Department

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
• Track and Trace TRANSCON Files and reporting
• Use export TRANSCON Workflow on daily basis
• Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing. 
• Ensure delivery of freight and timely clearance when applicable
• Interact with our customers in arranging their TRANSCON shipments, meeting customer service standards.
• Contribute to maintain good relationships with suppliers
• Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations.
• Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity
• Ensure all customers standard operating procedures in place and updated in the DLSOPs
• Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures
• Network communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)
• Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
• Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.
• Adhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

Knowledge

• Expeditors’ Company Policies and Procedures
• Basic local regulatory knowledge for compliance
• Global Logistics Industry knowledge
• Hazardous materials certification (preferred)

 

Skills

• Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Fluent in English
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.

 

Behaviours

• Positive and willing to help attitude

 

Training Requirements

• Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year, including as needed management/leadership training

 

Education and Experience

• 6 months to 1 year related experience

Night Shift posting 15h-23h00

• Submit and manage ACI/eManifest filings for cross-border shipments.
• Communicate with drivers, carriers, customs brokers, and operations teams regarding border
• Troubleshoot shipment holds and customs documentation issues.
• Work with the TCO and TCI for the daily activities including but not limited to track and trace, processing shipments.
• Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations.

 

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