C.H. Robinson is seeking a proactive and customer focused professional to join our team as Global Forwarding Agent - Air Freight.
In this role, you will manage the end-to-end shipment lifecycle for assigned accounts, ensuring customer requirements are met with accuracy and timeliness. You will oversee shipment execution, maintain daily communication, and manage reporting and email correspondence. In this role, you will take ownership of account success by delivering exceptional service and driving operational excellence.
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.
Apply industry knowledge and critical thinking to adapt processes and to create solutions in response to challenges both internally and externally.
Coordinate tasks on the shipments to meet all customer SOP requirements: booking approvals, processing pre-alerts, governmental filings, executing delivery, ensuring proper invoicing, etc.
Facilitate Relationships:
Collaborate with our international team members and third-party agents to ensure efficiency, excellent customer service and creative problem resolution.
Build great relationships with customers, responding timely and following up on issue resolution
Provide reporting and documentation support to internal and external customers.
Participate in customer business reviews.
Apply industry knowledge and critical thinking to adapt processes and to create solutions in response to challenges both internally and externally.
Other Activities:
Ensure customer SOPs are maintained and adhered to
Work according to CHR, local and global laws, regulations and procedures
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements
Required Qualifications:
High school degree or GED equivalent
Minimum of 1 year of Global Forwarding experience specifically into Air Freight (export/import)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
Fluent in English (written and verbal)
Preferred Qualifications:
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
Excellent communication, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
Proven track record of strong customer service skills, interacting with customers and being client focused
Excellent follow up with customers and the network
Critical-thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills to adapt to ever-changing tasks and customer needs
High level of attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
Bachelor’s degree
If this sounds like the job for you, let's talk! We can't wait to hear from you!
Equal Opportunity
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
Benefits
• EPF contribution 15%
• Group Health Insurance
• Flexible Benefit (Dental treatment or Optical purchase)
• Birthday Leave