Export Agent

Maersk Logistics & Services Germany A/S & Co.KG; Nürnberg; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an Air Export Agent to oversee the movement of air shipments, ensuring compliance with international regulations and coordinating with clients, carriers, customs and vendors to deliver timely, cost‑efficient service.

You will manage bookings, prepare export documents, monitor shipments, and drive high‑quality service. Fluency in English and German is required to succeed in this role within Maersk's global network.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in airfreight management systems and tools.
• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations and shipping documentation.
• Understanding of incoterms, tariff classifications and HS codes.
• Familiarity with dangerous goods handling and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the booking of shipments with air carriers for export, ensuring optimal routing and cost‑effectiveness.
• Prepare and process export documentation including air waybills, invoices and packing lists.
• Ensure shipments comply with international trade regulations and customer requirements.
• Monitor export shipments, provide timely updates to clients, and resolve issues.
• Act as primary contact for clients and maintain strong relationships with airlines and customs.

Skills

Airfreight mgmt

Incoterms HS codes

DG handling

CargoWise One

Fluent English

German language

Client liaison

Tools

CargoWise One

Job description

The primary role of the Air Export Agent 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 Offer Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20% of global trade every day all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to: gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Key Responsibilities Air Export Operations

• Coordinate the booking of shipments with air carriers for export, ensuring optimal routing and cost-effectiveness
• Prepare and process all necessary export documentation, including air waybills, invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin
• Ensure that shipments comply with international trade regulations and customer requirements
• Monitor the status of export shipments, provide updates to clients, and resolve any issues that may arise

Customer Service and Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding their air export shipments
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a timely and professional manner
• Develop and maintatin strong relationships with clients, airlines, and customs authorities, and third-party vendors

Cost Management and optimization

• Adhere to rates from Air procurment team on air carriers, and other service providers to achieve the best possible pricing
• Review and approve freight invoices, ensuring charges align with agreed-upon rates and services rendered.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, and corporate policies
• Maintatin accurate records of all transactions, following company and regulatory guidelines for documentation retention

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in airfreight mgmt. system and tools
• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, customs processes, and shipping documentation
• Understanding of incoterms, tariff classifications, and HS CODES
• Familiarity with handling DG and compliance requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-Solving skills
• CargoWise One skills preferred
• Fluent English and German required

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.

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A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people.

With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.

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