Global Operations Specialist

About Flexport

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it.

Global Operations Specialist

Help our customers improve their global supply chains

The Opportunity

At Flexport, we know global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global trade easier for everyone. Flexport today connects more than 10,000 clients, both consignees and shippers, across 112 countries. Our role is to help businesses of all sizes find the global trade solutions that will empower their success.

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.
• Be a part of the frontline groups ensuring 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 in your role.
• Own the data quality of our client's information by validating booked shipments, tracking client shipment status, and validating shipment schedules.
• Consistently follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure that your work satisfies internal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service-Level Agreements (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 their 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.
• A “compliance first” attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since we operate in a heavily regulated industry.

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