Job Information
C.H. Robinson Global Forwarding Agent in Bogota, Colombia
POSITION SUMMARY
The Global Forwarding Agent (GFA) is responsible for managing and operating the shipment lifecycle for their assigned accounts. They are responsible to ensure customer requirements are met and answered accurately and timely. They are accountable for executing and overseeing tasks for each shipment in addition to daily communication, reporting, and email management. The GFA assumes ownership of their accounts’ success.
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
Apply industry knowledge and critical thinking to adapt processes/create solutions in response to challenges both internally and externally
Execute/Coordinate tasks on the shipments 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
Full understanding of pricing. Provides quotes based on needs of customer and network
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
Promote a positive working relationship for all team members
Participate, as needed, in new customer implementations and business meetings
Other Activities:
Ensure customer SOPs are maintained and adhered to
Work according to CHR, local and global laws, regulations and procedures
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
High school diploma or GED
Minimum 1-3 years of Global Forwarding experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
Site Specific: Fluent in Spanish and English (written and verbal)
Preferred:
Site Specific: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in related field
Site Specific: Knowledge or coursework in Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Business
Site Specific: Knowledge and experience with customs procedures and formalities (customs clearance, bonded transports)
Excellent communication, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
Excellent customer service skills and follow up to be utilized with customers and the network
Proven track record of dealing with customers and being client focused
Critical-thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills to adapt to ever-changing tasks and customer needs
High level of attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven office environment
Site Specific: Ability to influence the lifecycle shipping process
Site Specific: Fluent in the local language
Site Specific: Ability to speak multiple European languages
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
Protect Yourself from Fraud: At C.H. Robinson, we prioritize candidate safety. You will never be asked to pay fees or share your personal financial details during our recruitment process.
Your Health, Wealth, and Self
Your total well-being is the foundation of our business. As you achieve, we succeed. We invest in your professional growth and development, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. Because we care about you, we offer the following competitive benefits:
Private Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Funeral Insurance
Paid Time Off to Volunteer in Your Community
Equal Opportunity Statement
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses.
As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com .