Air Freight Specialist

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Makati is seeking an Air Freight Import Specialist to coordinate end-to-end air freight shipments, focusing on import operations, customs clearance, and global forwarding logistics.

You will serve as the central point for air cargo movements, collaborating with airlines, overseas agents, trucking providers, and customers to ensure compliant, timely transit from origin to destination. Strong English communication and TMS proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in air freight forwarding with hands-on air import operations; air export experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills to manage time-sensitive cargo and documentation queues.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication for international liaison.
• Proficiency in logistics software and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of air import shipments: booking, MAWB/HAWB, docs review, tracking.
• Coordinate with airlines, ground handlers, and overseas agents for space, status, and cargo arrivals.
• Review invoices, packing lists, and docs for customs compliance and import requirements.
• Coordinate customs clearance with brokers and agencies to avoid delays.
• Handle pre-alerts, arrival notices, and delivery orders for dispatch and scheduling.
• Maintain real-time shipment logs, milestones, and management systems.
• Provide proactive customer service and status updates; resolve transit delays.
• Support air export operations and cross-functional logistics workflows as needed.

Skills

Air import operations

Air freight forwarding

Attention to detail

English communication

Logistics software

Microsoft Office

TMS familiarity

Tools

Air freight software

Enterprise TMS

Job description

Position Description

The Air Freight Import Specialist coordinates and manages the end-to-end execution of air freight shipments, with a primary focus on import operations, customs clearance, and global forwarding logistics. This role serves as the central point of contact for air cargo movements, coordinating closely with airlines, overseas agents, trucking providers, and customers to ensure smooth, compliant, and timely freight transit from origin to final destination.

Functions

• Manage the complete lifecycle of air import shipments, including flight booking, master/house airway bill (MAWB/HAWB) issuance, documentation review, and cargo tracking.

• Coordinate with airlines, ground handlers, and overseas agents to secure space allocations, monitor flight status, and expedite cargo arrivals.

• Review and verify commercial invoices, packing lists, and shipping documents to ensure full compliance with customs regulations and import requirements.

• Coordinate customs clearance processes with brokers and government agencies to prevent clearance delays or storage penalties.

• Handle pre-alerts, arrival notices, and delivery orders, ensuring prompt dispatch and final delivery scheduling.

• Maintain accurate operational logs, milestone trackers, and shipment management systems in real time.

• Provide proactive customer service and status updates, resolving transit exceptions or delays swiftly.

• Support air export operations and cross-functional logistics workflows as business needs require.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven professional experience in air freight forwarding, specifically with hands-on expertise in Air Import operations (Air Export experience is strongly preferred).

• Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail to manage time-sensitive cargo and documentation queues.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for effective international liaison with agents and clients.

• Proficiency in logistics software, enterprise TMS platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.