JOB TITLE:

Transcon Agent

DIRECT REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Transcon Lead Agent/Supervisor and/or Manager

INDIRECT REPORTING STRUCTURE:

PURPOSE:

ü Support the department strategy on a local level

ü Offer best in class customer service

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

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, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS:

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 AND QUALIFICATIONS:

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