Global Operations Specialist
27 – 27Chicago, ILOnsite1+ YOE
Summary
Execute ocean and air freight shipment lifecycles, maintain data integrity, and coordinate with partners to ensure on-time delivery and exception handling for global trade clients.
About the role
Responsibilities
- Execute the movement of ocean and air freight shipments from booking at origin to final delivery at destination.
- Maintain communications with Flexport transportation and warehousing partners to facilitate the progress of shipments in transit.
- Work and communicate cross-functionally within Flexport.
- Ensure the highest standard of Flexport quality: shipments move on time and exceptions are handled appropriately.
- Use metrics to spot opportunities to improve and deliver great performance.
- Own the data quality of client information by validating booked shipments, tracking client shipment status, and validating shipment schedules.
- Consistently follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure work satisfies internal KPIs and SLAs in line with productivity goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's/Associate's degree OR 1+ year of relevant experience preferred. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Team-centric mindset: obsessed with team outcomes, doing what it takes to deliver the team's and client's expectations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Google Suite/Microsoft Suite (Sheets/Excel).
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- "Compliance first" attitude to keep regulators happy in a heavily regulated industry.
Skills
Google SheetsMicrosoft ExcelData ValidationShipment TrackingCross-functional CommunicationSOP ComplianceKPI TrackingAttention to Detail
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