Flexport is hiring a
Global Operations Associate

Summary

Join Flexport, a leading global logistics company, as a Supply Chain Operations Associate and play a critical role in making global trade easy for everyone. As the front line of ensuring high-quality shipments, you will execute end-to-end movement of freight shipments within a regional network, coordinate day-to-day logistics operations with internal and external partners, and solve client issues quickly.

Requirements

• BA/BS/HBO/MBO Degree
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, ocean carrier operations, or consulting (ocean freight knowledge is a plus)
• Valid visa/work permit to work in the UK
• Fluent in English
• Able to adapt to new technology and can thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Effective time management. Be able to properly prioritize and manage a large volume of tasks
• Attention to detail
• Ability to effectively seek and receive feedback
• Effective communication both verbally and in writing
• Teamwork and relationship building
• Orientation towards working smarter and adopting best practices and standardization
• Problem-solving capabilities
• A “compliance first” attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since we operate in a heavily regulated industry

Responsibilities

• Be the “front line” in ensuring the highest standard of Flexport quality: shipments move on-time and exceptions are handled appropriately
• Be responsible for ensuring your work satisfies internal KPIs and SLAs that demonstrate quality delivery
• Execute our clients’ standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Solve client issues quickly and ensure smooth operations at origin and destination and escalate issues as needed
• Seamlessly coordinate day-to-day logistics operations with internal and external partners such as steamship lines, air carriers, intermodal and drayage vendors, customs, trade lane management, warehousing, transloading, trucking, and the air operations team
• Execute the end-to-end movement of freight shipments within a regional network (both imports and exports), including intermodal movements
• Assist the shipments managed by partners as we drive partner autonomy (if applicable in a given region)