Customer Service

The Senior Global Forwarding Agent (GFA) is responsible for managing and operating the shipment lifecycle for complex and strategic accounts. They are a role model of global forwarding operational knowledge, experience, hard work ethic, supporter of business goals and objectives with excellent customer service skills and professionalism.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
**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
- Understand and input applicable financial components of shipments to generate correct billing for customers
- Execute/Coordinate shipments and mentor others on how to meet all customer SOP requirements: booking approvals, processing pre-alerts, governmental filings, executing delivery, ensuring proper invoicing, etc.
- Create, maintain, and update shipments in Navisphere, ensuring accurate data
- Provide complex quotes based on needs of network
- Coach and train others on pricing strategies
- Provides track and trace service to customers and generates shipment documents
- Ensure a high-level of data integrity within the shipments: acknowledgement of shipment details, INCOterms, routing, dates, documents, etc.

**Facilitate Relationships**:

- Builds great relationships with customers, responding timely and following up on issue resolution
- Communicate clearly, timely, and effectively with Customers/Agents, CHR offices, and Outside Vendors
- Lead by example when it comes to customer outreach, retention, and expansion
- Act as a resource and expert to the department, branch, and network on customer requirements & process initiatives
- Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate cross-functionally, building relationships with account management identifying client by identifying and proposing process improvement and/or consultative leads
- Monitor customer shipments trends and its impact to our processes and operations

**Other Activities**:

- Ensure customer SOPs are maintained and adhered to
- Make recommendations to improve or implement technology solutions to recognize efficiencies and improve net revenue
- Provide support to Sales Executives and Account Managers for customer reporting
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Required:

- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 3-5 years of Global Forwarding industry experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
- Site Specific: Fluent in Spanish and English (written and verbal)

Preferred:

- Knowledge or coursework in Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Business
- Extensive industry and department knowledge (process & handling, regulations, international shipping, etc.)
- Strong prioritization, multi-tasking skills, and high level of flexibility as priorities and needs change daily
- Proactive, ambitious, hardworking, and analytical mindset
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven office environment
- Proven track record of dealing with customers and being client focused
- High level of attention to detail and ability to execute with 95% or higher monthly audit compliance and mínimal unbillable charges
- Site Specific: Fluent in the local language
- Site Specific: Ability to speak multiple European languages
- Site Specific: Knowledge and experience with customs procedures and formalities (customs clearance, bonded transports)
- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

**Your Health, Wealth, and Self**

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

- Group Mediclaim Policy (GMC)
- Group Personal Accident (GPA) policy
- Covid-19 related coverage and reimbursement
- Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
- Group Term Life (GTL) Insurance Plan for employees
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Investment Declaration & Flexi Benefit Plan
- Variable Pay based on position
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid Privilege, Casual and Sick Leaves
- Paid Maternity & Paternity Leaves
- Paid Compassionate Leaves
- Paid Public Holidays
- Paid time off to vote
- Reward & Recognition Program
- Wedding Allowance
- Special Mobility Assistance
- Employee Wellness Initiatives
- Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

**Equal Opportunity Statement**

**Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?**:
Standing out among the world’s largest logistics platforms, C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the