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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 $14.00 - $19.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
performance bonuses
Professional Development
Employee wellness programs

Job Description

Our company is a leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions. We specialize in enabling the seamless flow of trade across the globe, offering a comprehensive range of products and services that cover every link of the integrated supply chain. Our portfolio includes maritime and inland terminals, marine services, industrial parks, and technology-driven customer solutions designed to optimize logistics operations and enhance global trade efficiency.

As a Freight Forwarding Operations and Customer Service Agent, you will play a critical role within our logistics and supply chain operations. This role focuses on building and maintaining strong relat... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Graduate in any field
  • At least 3 years of relevant and recent experience in freight forwarding operations and customer service
  • Freight forwarding experience is mandatory
  • Fluency in oral and written English
  • 2 years work experience in high tech customer services and logistics environment
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Proven reporting and presentation skills
  • Responsiveness in dealing with customer requests
  • Attention to detail for billing, process analysis, customer complaints investigations and reporting
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and assist other team members during peak volume periods
  • 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
  • 2 years experience in high tech customer services and logistics environment
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with proven reporting and presentation skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in carrier network management
  • Attention to detail in billing, process analysis, customer complaints investigations and reporting
  • Ability to work well in a team and assist colleagues during peak volumes.

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/information for the SOP are provided
  • Monitor and audit files weekly for compliance of estimate input, profit margin setting and timely invoicing
  • Assist clients in their day-by-day requests related to export/import documentation to ensure proper execution to transportation files
  • Provide clients with complete flight/sailing details to ensure proper flow of information
  • Liaise with Airlines/Ocean lines to procure best possible solutions regarding capacity and cost
  • Liaise with internal network and external partner agents to guarantee best possible service assistance
  • Act quickly upon emergency situations arising within the lifecycle of air/ocean files
  • Network with Operations colleagues to ensure proper support during workflow overload
  • Own, log and ensure all daily customer service contacts and queries via telephone and email are worked through to resolution
  • Communicate operational issues impacting customer shipments proactively and track to resolution
  • Compile, review and action reporting suites for key accounts per KPI requirements
  • Action customer complaints ensuring detailed root cause and corrective actions are implemented
  • Manage carrier tracking of customer orders through to delivery, return and claim
  • Report on carrier performance against KPIs and take corrective action
  • Participate in weekly carrier and customer task meetings and monthly reviews
  • Manage self-billing including compiling and managing billing activities for carriers and customers
  • Provide reporting from the TMS system per customer and carrier reporting requirements
  • Participate in control tower and customer projects
  • Act as the voice of the customer.

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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