Freight Forwarding Operations & Customer Service Agent

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $23.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours
performance bonuses

Job Description

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, facilitating the seamless flow of trade across the globe. Our company offers a comprehensive range of products and services that span every link of the integrated supply chain—from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks, complemented by innovative technology-driven customer solutions. Focusing on efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we play a critical role in global commerce by ensuring goods move smoothly and efficiently from origin to destination.

The Freight Forwarding Operations and Customer Service Agent is a pivotal role within our logistics ec... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Graduate in any field
  • At least 3 years of relevant and recent experience in freight forwarding operations and customer service
  • Fluency in oral and written English
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-tech customer service and logistics environment
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong responsiveness to customer requests
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Experience in carrier network management

Job Qualifications

  • Graduate in any field
  • At least 3 years of relevant and recent experience in freight forwarding operations and customer service
  • Fluency in oral and written English
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a high-tech customer service and logistics environment
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with proven reporting and presentation skills
  • Strong responsiveness to customer requests
  • Attention to detail in billing, process analysis, complaints investigation, and reporting
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and assist other members during peak volumes
  • Experience in carrier network management

Job Duties

  • Manage file creation and all services associated with freight forwarding and logistics
  • Assist with account start-up and liaise with sales to ensure required documentation and information needed for SOP are provided
  • Monitor and audit files weekly for compliance of estimate input, profit margin setting, and timely invoicing
  • Assist clients with day-by-day requests related to export and import documentation to ensure proper execution of transportation files
  • Provide clients with complete flight and sailing details to ensure proper flow of information
  • Liaise with airlines and ocean lines to procure the best possible solutions in terms of capacity and cost
  • Liaise with internal network and external partner agents to guarantee best service assistance
  • Act promptly on emergency situations within the lifecycle of air and ocean files
  • Network with operations colleagues to support workflow overload
  • Own, log and ensure all daily customer service contacts and queries received via telephone and email are resolved per SLA
  • Proactively report systems or operational issues impacting customer shipments and track resolution
  • Compile, review and action reporting suites for key accounts per KPI requirements
  • Manage customer complaints, implement and document corrective actions
  • Track open customer orders to delivery, return or claim and manage exceptions
  • Report carrier performance against KPIs and action corrective measures
  • Participate in regular carrier and customer meetings and reviews
  • Manage self-billing and billing activities for all carrier and customer transactions
  • Provide reporting from TMS system per customised requirements
  • Participate in control tower and customer projects
  • Serve as the voice of the customer

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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