50126 Senior Global Forwarding Agent

Posted:
10/14/2024, 5:51:05 PM

Location(s):
Bangkok, Thailand

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics ⋅ Sales & Account Management

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Responsibilities:

  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

    Maintain Operational Excellence:

  • Understand the processes, documentation, and terminology involved in international shipping from time of purchase order issuance through the delivery of the cargo
  • Understand and input applicable financial components of shipments to generate correct billing for customers
  • Apply industry knowledge and critical thinking to adapt processes/create solutions in response to challenges both internally and externally
  • Execute/Coordinate shipments and mentor others on how to meet all customer SOP requirements: booking approvals, processing pre-alerts, governmental filings, executing delivery, ensuring proper invoicing, etc.
  • Create, maintain, and update shipments in Navisphere, ensuring accurate data
  • Provide complex quotes based on needs of network
  • Coach and train others on pricing strategies
  • Provides track and trace service to customers and generates shipment documents
  • Ensure a high-level of data integrity within the shipments: acknowledgement of shipment details, INCOterms, routing, dates, documents, etc.
  • Facilitate Relationships:

  • Builds great relationships with customers, responding timely and following up on issue resolution
  • Communicate clearly, timely, and effectively with Customers/Agents, CHR offices, and Outside Vendors
  • Act as a key customer contact and subject matter expert
  • Lead by example when it comes to customer outreach, retention, and expansion
  • Act as a resource and expert to the department, branch, and network on customer requirements & process initiatives
  • Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate cross-functionally, building relationships with account management identifying client by identifying and proposing process improvement and/or consultative leads
  • Monitor customer shipments trends and its impact to our processes and operations
  • Other Activities:

  • Ensure customer SOPs are maintained and adhered to
  • Make recommendations to improve or implement technology solutions to recognize efficiencies and improve net revenue
  • Provide support to Sales Executives and Account Managers for customer reporting
  • Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Minimum 3-5 years of Global Forwarding industry experience
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
  • Site Specific:  Fluent in Spanish and English (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Knowledge or coursework in Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Business
  • Extensive industry and department knowledge (process & handling, regulations, international shipping, etc.)
  • Strong prioritization, multi-tasking skills, and high level of flexibility as priorities and needs change daily
  • Proactive, ambitious, hardworking, and analytical mindset
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven office environment
  • Proven track record of dealing with customers and being client focused
  • High level of attention to detail and ability to execute with 95% or higher monthly audit compliance and minimal unbillable charges
  • Site Specific:  Fluent in the local language
  • Site Specific:  Ability to speak multiple European languages
  • Site Specific:  Knowledge and experience with customs procedures and formalities (customs clearance, bonded transports)
  • Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Benefits
• Social Security fund
• Group Health Insurance
• Provident Fund (5%)
• Flexible Benefit (Dental treatment or Optical purchase)
• Birthday Leave