Air Export Agent

Maersk; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Independent role

Collaboration across network

Training opportunities

Employee benefits

Annual events

Job summary

Maersk in Zurich Airfreight Station seeks an Air Freight Operations Associate to own end-to-end shipments, coordinating with customers, carriers and colleagues across the Maersk network to ensure reliable execution from booking through completion.

You will manage priorities, resolve issues, and contribute to a high level of service while developing airfreight expertise within Maersk in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial apprenticeship or equivalent in logistics or freight forwarding.
• Solid practical experience in airfreight operations and understanding of import/export processes.
• Further professional qualifications in freight/logistics are welcome.
• Strong ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
• Ownership, reliability and problem-solving ability in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial awareness and confident interaction with customers, carriers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent organization and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent German and English; French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage airfreight import and export shipments from booking through completion.
• Take end-to-end ownership of operational files including documentation, milestones, costs and invoicing.
• Coordinate with customers, carriers, handling agents and the Maersk network.
• Make independent operational decisions regarding routing, capacity, priorities and exceptions.
• Identify and resolve operational issues while keeping stakeholders informed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable requirements including customs and dangerous goods.
• Maintain high level of customer service and ownership of the customer experience.
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives at the Zurich Station.

Skills

Airfreight operations

Independent work

Prioritization

Operational decision making

Customer handling

Communication

German language

English language

Education

Completed commercial apprenticeship

eidg. dipl. Speditionsfachmann/-frau

Job description

At Maersk, we connect and simplify our customers' supply chains through our global logistics network. At our Zurich Airfreight Station, we combine international reach with a hands-on operational environment where ownership, collaboration and customer focus are key.

As an Air Freight Operations Associate, you will be responsible for the end-to-end operational handling of airfreight shipments. You will take ownership of your shipment files, coordinate with customers, carriers, handling agents and colleagues across the Maersk network, and ensure reliable and efficient execution from booking through completion.

The role requires a high degree of independence and operational judgement. You will proactively manage priorities and exceptions, resolve operational issues and contribute to a high level of service for our customers.

You will join an experienced team in Zurich and work in an international environment with opportunities to further develop your airfreight expertise and career within Maersk.

We offer

• An international working environment within a leading global logistics company.
• A varied and responsible role in our Zurich Airfreight Station with a high degree of independence and ownership.
• Collaboration with customers, colleagues, carriers and partners across our global network.
• Training, development and international career opportunities.
• Competitive employment conditions and attractive employee benefits.
• Employee brand discounts as well as annual summer and Christmas events.

Key responsibilities

Airfreight Operations & Customer Service

• Independently manage airfreight import and export shipments from booking through completion.
• Take end-to-end ownership of operational files, including documentation, milestones, costs, invoicing and financial accuracy.
• Coordinate closely with customers, carriers, handling agents, customs partners and the Maersk global network.
• Make independent operational decisions regarding routing, capacity, priorities and exception handling.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational issues while keeping customers and relevant stakeholders informed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable operational, customs, security and dangerous-goods requirements.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and take ownership of the overall customer experience.
• Support continuous improvement, operational efficiency and commercial initiatives within the Zurich Station.

We are looking for

• Completed commercial apprenticeship (kaufmännische Lehre), preferably in freight forwarding, international logistics or a comparable field.
• Solid practical experience in airfreight operations and a good understanding of import and export processes.
• Further professional qualifications, such as eidg. dipl. Speditionsfachmann/-frau, are highly welcome.
• Strong ability to work independently, recognize priorities and make sound operational decisions.
• High level of ownership, reliability and problem-solving ability.
• Commercial awareness and confidence in dealing with customers, carriers and internal stakeholders.
• Well organized and able to maintain oversight in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent German and English; French is an advantage.

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