Air Export Specialist

Description

The Air Export Specialist is responsible for coordinating all aspects of air export shipments.

• Coordinates customer air import shipments with vendors, shippers, truckers and airlines.
• Executes air shipments according to documentation and maintains understanding of INCO Terms.
• Arranges deliveries for inland transportation and follows up to ensure shipments have reached their final destinations.
• Converts and verifies shipment weight and volume. Calculates rates and price conversions.
• Arranges timely and accurate billing.
• Responsible for audit compliance and adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
• Supports local sales efforts with timely responses to emails and rate requests.
• Maintains communications with customers, carriers, vendors and other Dachser offices.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in Air Export preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Air Export & TSA regulations and documentation.
• Hazmat certified
• Must be customer focused with a desire to provide outstanding service to both internal and external customers, while maximizing profit.
• Excellent carrier/vendor negotiation skills.
• Flexible attitude and the ability to adapt to changes readily.
• Proficiency in Windows programs, specifically Word and Excel.
• Professional demeanor, including excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Stellar organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work within a team environment where keeping open communication among your colleagues is vital.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ Work Environment:

• No heavy lifting is expected; although exertion of up to 20 pounds of force may be required on occasion.
• Manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment, such as computers, copiers, fax machines, etc.
• Sitting for extended periods of time is common.
• Hearing and vision within average range to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
• This position is performed in a traditional office setting.
• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this job.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Salary : $31 - $34