Air Import Agent

maersk; Ladbergen; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Maersk is seeking an Air Export and Import Specialist to coordinate air shipments from origin to delivery, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high-quality service. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, proactive communication, and tight collaboration with airlines, customs, and customers.

Based in Germany, you will handle air import shipments, manage queries, track progress, and drive process improvements within a fast-paced logistics team.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in air import freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of air freight documentation, import procedures, and customs processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and transportation management systems or logistics software.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate and manage air import shipments from quotation through final billing.
• Communicate with airlines, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other logistics partners to ensure timely and accurate movement of freight.
• Process, verify, and monitor airway bills, shipping documentation, invoices, and related import paperwork.
• Ensure shipments comply with all applicable government regulations and import requirements.
• Track shipment progress and proactively communicate updates, delays, or issues to customers and stakeholders.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by responding promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and resolving shipment-related concerns.
• Maintain accurate records and databases of all import activities, documentation, and shipment status.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by assisting in the development and optimization of import and export processes.
• Collaborate with the Sales and Customs teams to support new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing customers.

Kenntnisse

Air import knowledge

Logistics coordination

Customer service

Communication

MS Office

Tools

TMS software

Jobbeschreibung

The primary role of the Air Export and Import Specialist is to efficiently manage and oversee the movement of goods by air, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations. This includes coordination with clients, vendors, customs, and carriers to facilitate timely and accurate delivery of shipments while maintaining cost-efficiency and quality standards.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Import Agent to join our growing logistics team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating air import shipments from origin to final delivery, ensuring every shipment is handled efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving logistics challenges, and are passionate about delivering outstanding customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage air import shipments from quotation through final billing.
• Communicate with airlines, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other logistics partners to ensure timely and accurate movement of freight.
• Process, verify, and monitor airway bills, shipping documentation, invoices, and related import paperwork.
• Ensure shipments comply with all applicable government regulations and import requirements.
• Track shipment progress and proactively communicate updates, delays, or issues to customers and stakeholders.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by responding promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and resolving shipment-related concerns.
• Maintain accurate records and databases of all import activities, documentation, and shipment status.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by assisting in the development and optimization of import and export processes.
• Collaborate with the Sales and Customs teams to support new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in air import freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of air freight documentation, import procedures, and customs processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and transportation management systems or logistics software.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.