International Operations Agent III

AIT Worldwide Logistics; Colnbrook; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Auto Enrolment Pension

Life Assurance

26 days annual leave

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to Work

Car allowance or company car

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics in the United Kingdom is seeking an International Operations Agent to coordinate daily import and export shipments across air, ocean, and surface modes. You will manage PO processes, schedule loading, and ensure on‑time delivery in line with customer agreements.

You will liaise with carriers, overseas offices, and customers, maintain accurate records, and deliver high levels of service while upholding internal KPIs and SOPs.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in freight forwarding.
• CargoWise software experience is a plus.
• Customer focus: understand and address customer needs.
• Professional level oral & written English.
• Strong problem-solving abilities across issues of varying complexity.
• Attention to detail in documentation and processes.
• Knowledge of raising and discharging of T1 documents is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PO management, shipment coordination, and supply chain visibility for global imports/exports.
• Prepare quotations and provide end-to-end service recommendations.
• Manage end-to-end shipment execution across import/export movements, including cross-trade shipments.
• Monitor purchase orders from origin to delivery milestones with proactive communications.
• Plan shipping schedules and liaise with customers, carriers, ports, and agents.

Skills

Customer focus

English proficiency

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Move the world with us!

AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us! Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us!

Introduction

Move the world with us! AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us! Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us! Does that sound interesting? Then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder!

Overview

As International Operations Agent you will be responsible for the effective coordination, progress monitoring, and management of all communication related to the daily import and export of international freight‑forwarding shipments into and out of the United Kingdom. You will oversee shipment handling across all transportation modes - air, ocean, and surface - ensuring that all activities are carried out in line with customer requirements and the contractual agreements in place.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with retail customers by acting as a primary point of contact for purchase order (PO) management, shipment coordination, and supply chain visibility across global import and export movements
• Prepare accurate and profitable quotations, provide end‑to‑end service recommendations, and ensure a consistently high level of customer satisfaction
• Coordinate end-to‑end shipment execution, managing both import and export freight movements, with a strong focus on cross-trade shipments and vendor-to-destination coordination
• Manage purchase orders from origin through final delivery milestones, ensuring timely execution, accurate tracking, and proactive communication with suppliers, carriers, overseas offices, and customers
• Plan shipping schedules and communicate with customers, carriers, ports, agents, and partners to verify loading, departures, arrivals, and overall shipment execution
• Act as a central coordination point within the Retail Control Tower, working closely with international stakeholders to direct shipments between multiple countries and regions, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and agreed timelines
• Maintain accurate operational records and shipment data, including booking updates, milestone management, reporting, billing support, and adherence to customer SOPs, internal KPIs, and operational standards
• Liaise with carriers, overseas stations, agents, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution of freight shipments while delivering a high level of customer service

Qualifications

• 2-4 years applied on the freight forwarding industry experience
• CargoWise software experience a plus
• Customer Focus: knowing the customer business needs and acting accordingly; proactively addresses customer concerns
• Professional level oral & written English language skills
• Problem Solving: Having the ability to identify problems and issues of varying complexities and find effective solutions, considering multiple sides of an issue
• Attention to Detail: Ensures one’s own work are complete and accurate; monitors the quality of work, verifies information
• Knowledge of raising and discharging of T1's would be an advantage

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

What AIT Can Offer You

We believe in rewarding your talent and supporting your growth. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you’ll enjoy:

• Private healthcare through BUPA (medical and dental) after a qualifying period
• Access to an Auto Enrolment Pension Plan with 4% employee and 4% employer contributions
• Life Assurance equal to 2x your annual salary for peace of mind
• 26 days of annual leave to relax and recharge
• Eyecare vouchers for your vision health
• Cycle to Work scheme to promote sustainable commuting
• Car allowance or company car for certain roles