Job Description
We're C.H. Robinson, one of the world's largest logistics platforms and we're looking for our next **Global Forwarding Agent.** Is that you? Are you detail-oriented, service-savvy and a problem-solver? If so, this might be the perfect role for you. As a Global Forwarding Agent, you will be your customers' primary contact responsible for managing and operating the shipment lifecycle of their global freight.
A successful Global Forwarding Agent thrives in a lightning-fast environment, finding swift resolutions to transportation and documentation problems. You'll be very hands-on with your customers, working closely with them from the start of the shipment process. We offer a dynamic, industry-leading training program that jumpstarts your knowledge of C.H. Robinson and our systems and processes. You will come out of this experience ready to be part of a high-performing team. Our successful Global Forwarding Agents go on to expand their careers with C.H. Robinson in Operations, Sales, or Account Management.
If this all sounds good, let's talk more about what you'll be working on.
**Responsibilities:**
**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.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ High school degree or GED equivalent
+ Minimum 2-3 years of Global Forwarding experience
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
+ 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 Employer**
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
**Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?**
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world's largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We've been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world's economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers' businesses.
As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World's Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity and one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at .
Job Tags
Contract work, Worldwide, Flexible hours,
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