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Penske Logistics · 1 month ago

Import Export Agent - International

Penske Logistics is a company that specializes in freight forwarding operations. They are seeking an Import/Export Agent – International to manage the transportation of goods efficiently while ensuring excellent customer service and operational performance.

LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation

Responsibilities

Handle start to finish processing of shipments
Interact with overseas agents regarding shipment booking, pricing, documentation, and quoting
Act as first level escalation for customer
Provide ad-hoc quotes to customers
Assist in new customer implementations
Prioritize time sensitive situations
Collaborate with other operations supervisors to execute shipments and deliver excellent customer service
Ensure customer and department SOP’s and KPIs are adhered to and met
Track shipments to ensure on time delivery is met
Provide relevant current knowledge of routing, packaging, legislation, and other factors that could impact freight movement
Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis
Analyze process data and work on continuous improvements
Identifying cost savings opportunities for the customer
Ensuring all business needs are covered including when there are vacations, illness, etc
Other projects as assigned by the manager

Qualification

Freight forwardingShipment processingCustomer serviceRate negotiationsProcess analysisSupervisory skillsCommunication skills

Required

Ability to supervise other associates as needed
Strong customer interaction and communication skills
Handle start to finish processing of shipments
Interact with overseas agents regarding shipment booking, pricing, documentation, and quoting
Act as first level escalation for customer
Provide ad-hoc quotes to customers
Assist in new customer implementations
Prioritize time sensitive situations
Collaborate with other operations supervisors to execute shipments and deliver excellent customer service
Ensure customer and department SOP's and KPIs are adhered to and met
Track shipments to ensure on time delivery is met
Provide relevant current knowledge of routing, packaging, legislation, and other factors that could impact freight movement
Handle rate negotiations with carriers on a spot rate basis
Analyze process data and work on continuous improvements
Identifying cost savings opportunities for the customer
Ensuring all business needs are covered including when there are vacations, illness, etc
Other projects as assigned by the manager

Benefits

Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure.

Company

Penske Logistics

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Penske Logistics engineers supply chain solutions. It is a sub-organization of Penske Truck Leasing.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Steve Beverly
Senior Vice President - Finance Administration (CFO)
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Christopher DeRose
General Manager - DCC Operations
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