Freight Forwarding Operations and Customer Service Agent

Overview

As a current employee of DP World, you will know that we believe our people are our greatest asset. As such, our talent is our priority, and we look to fill roles internally wherever possible. We are keen to utilize our talent and provide career opportunities for growth and development aligning with the business aspirations for growth, operational excellence and exceeding stakeholder expectations.

We are therefore delighted that you are looking to further develop your career with DP World. Please do ensure that prior to applying to any internal vacancy you have understood the Internal Transfer Policy relevant for your region. It is best practice to ensure that your Line Manager is aware that you are exploring internal opportunities. At the time of interview, you may be asked to demonstrate their acknowledgment.

Freight Forwarding Operations and Customer Service Agent will build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, addressing their concerns, resolving issues, and ensuring their satisfaction. Continuously assess customer needs, market trends, and competitors to enhance service offerings and maintain a competitive edge.

Location:
Jamaica Bay, NY

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage file creation and all services associated with freight forwarding and logistics
• Assist with account start-up. Liaison with sales to ensure required documentation/information needed for the SOP are provided
• Monitor/audit files weekly for compliance of estimate input, profit margin setting and timely invoicing
• Assist clients in their day-by-day requests related to export/import documentation in order to ensure proper execution to the transportation files
• Provide clients with complete Flight/Sailing details in order to ensure proper flow in information is guaranteed
• Liaise with Airlines/Ocean lines in order to procure the best possible solutions (capacity and cost) to be utilized upon execution of transportation files
• Liaise with DPW internal Network and external Partner Agents in order to guarantee the best possible service assistance
• Act quickly upon possible emergency situations that may arise within the life of an Air/Ocean file
• Network with your fellow Operations colleagues to ensure proper support is given in case of workflow overload

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least 3 years of relevant and recent experience in Freight Forwarding Operations and Customer Service
• Graduate in any field
• Freight Forwarding experience is mandatory

Please note
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This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Recommendations and referrals of external applicants are encouraged and appreciated. Their applications will be considered once all internal applications have been reviewed and closed. External applications can be made through the Careers section of our global website at

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

About the Role

How you will contribute

• Owning, logging & ensuring all daily customer services contacts & queries received via telephone & email are worked through to resolution per strict SLA’s.
• Strong focus on communication and ensuring that any systems/operational issues impacting customer shipments are proactively reported to the relevant syncreon & customer teams and tracked through to resolution.
• Compiling, reviewing and actioning reporting suites for our key account customer and syncreon business per KPI requirements.
• Actioning customer complaints received ensuring that detailed and accurate root…