Air Export Specialist

Overview

Join our dynamic logistics team as an Air Export Specialist and become a vital part of our global freight forwarding operations! In this energetic role, you will coordinate and manage air export shipments, ensuring seamless transportation from origin to destination while maintaining compliance with international trade regulations. Your expertise will drive efficiency, foster strong client relationships, and support the growth of our supply chain solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about logistics and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career in transportation management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare/coordinate the necessary documentation for the efficient, cost-effective and lawful execution of air transportation activities.
• Knowledge/experience with ITAR and licensed commodities, to include regulations and restrictions.
• Coordinate with US federal agencies (US Dept of Defense, US Dept of State, etc), as well as Foreign Militaries and Defense Contractors for their specific needs.
• Work under requirements of various federal, international, and commercial contracts to deliver exceptional service and proactive communications, while maintaining compliance and contract minimum performance.
• Coordinate cargo pick up/transfer. Monitor status.
• Communicate with appropriate authorities, and customers and suppliers, in all relevant territories and countries, as necessary to ensure efficient, positive and lawful relations, support and activities.
• Manage/update carrier/vendor rates. Obtain spot rates when necessary.
• Communicate/correspond with overseas agents and clients in a timely manner. To include pre alert, rate requests, shipment status.
• Track shipments and update customers/agents of status.
• Create and maintain customer files.
• Customer invoicing and payable approval.
• Audit files to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Interaction with coworkers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Completion of US Customs AES filings and/or submission to CHB team for Import entry filings.
• Managing operational and customers (KPIs) Key Performance Indicators.
• Assist other departments/divisions as needed, or when requested by department or branch manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently.
• Knowledge of all customs laws, practices and procedures.
• Able to perform the essential duties of this position without posing a “direct threat” to the health or safety of self or others.
• Able to interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates and supervisors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Additional languages are a plus.
• Geographical knowledge preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience handling Air freight shipments or a combination of education and expertise required.
• Experience in freight forwarding industry is preferred.
• Experience handling Government & Defense related shipments is preferred.
• Knowledge of US Exports Compliance is preferred.
• Cargowise (C1) experience is a plus.

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $40