Global Forwarding Agent

We’re C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and we're looking for our next **Global Forwarding Agent.** Is that you? Are you detail-oriented, service-savvy and a problem-solver? If so, this might be the perfect role for you. As a Global Forwarding Agent, you will be your customers’ primary contact responsible for managing and operating the shipment lifecycle of their global freight.

A successful Global Forwarding Agent thrives in a lightning-fast environment, finding swift resolutions to transportation and documentation problems. You’ll be very hands-on with your customers, working closely with them from the start of the shipment process. We offer a dynamic, industry-leading training program that jumpstarts your knowledge of C.H. Robinson and our systems and processes. You will come out of this experience ready to be part of a high-performing team. Our successful Global Forwarding Agents go on to expand their careers with C.H. Robinson in Operations, Sales, or Account Management.

At C.H. Robinson, we’re firm believers in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel innovation and support training. In this role, you will engage with peers on-site 3 days a week for the first 2 - 3 months. Upon successful completion of your training, you will then switch to 1 - 2 days a week in the office, working the rest of the time from home. This role strikes the perfect balance between teamwork and autonomy.

If this all sounds good, let’s talk more about what you’ll be working on.

**Responsibilities**:
**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.
- Coordinate tasks on the shipments to meet all customer SOP requirements: booking approvals, processing pre-alerts, governmental filings, executing delivery, ensuring proper invoicing, etc.

**Facilitate Relationships**:

- Collaborate with our international team members and third-party agents to ensure efficiency, excellent customer service and creative problem resolution.
- Build great relationships with customers, responding timely and following up on issue resolution
- Provide reporting and documentation support to internal and external customers.
- Participate in customer business reviews.

**Required Qualifications**:

- High school degree or GED equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year of Global Forwarding experience

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
- Excellent communication, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
- Proven track record of strong customer service skills, interacting with customers and being client focused
- Excellent follow up with customers and the network
- 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 environment
- Bachelor’s degree

If this sounds like the job for you, let's talk We can't wait to hear from you

**Benefits**

**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:

- Medical (including Vision and Telemedicine)
- Dental
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Vacation and PTO time
- Paid holidays
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Plan with 5% company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Charitable Giving Match Program
- Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE page.

**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.