Air and Ocean Imports Operations Specialist

D.B. Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Air and Ocean Import Operations Specialist to join their dynamic team in Atlanta. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the entire import process for air and ocean shipments, ensuring seamless coordination and exceptional customer service. If you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment and are passionate about delivering results, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values customer satisfaction and offers a supportive atmosphere for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 4+ years in freight forwarding with a focus on air and ocean imports.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import operations for air and ocean shipments.
• Ensure timely documentation submission for customs clearance.

Skills

Freight Forwarding Experience

Import and Export Management

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Cargowise Knowledge

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Air and Ocean Imports Operations Specialist

Air and Ocean Imports Operations Specialist

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D.B. Group America is hiring an Air and Ocean Import Operations Specialist to join our growing team!

In this role, you handle end-to-end import operations for both air and ocean shipments, ensuring smooth coordination, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service.

If you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment and value customer satisfaction, we’d love to connect with you.

Job Responsibilities

These responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for timely and accurate flow of information and documents for each process, ensuring shipments are picked up and flown as booked from origin around the globe.
• Monitor and manage all in-transit shipments, proactively updating customers on arrival times, delays, or any transit-related issues while ensuring timely freight delivery. Generate invoices promptly and maintain accurate customer records.
• Provide high-level customer service to both internal and external stakeholders, addressing complex inquiries and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation submission to customers and brokers for customs clearance, promptly resolving any discrepancies to avoid delays.
• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, SOPs, tariff compliance, and industry best practices while maintaining accurate data input in operating systems (CargoWise).
• Conduct detailed job costing analysis, ensuring all payables, receivables, and accruals are accurately forecasted and managed as per company guidelines.
• Support and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on best practices and process improvements within import operations.
• Prepare and submit regular reports to the Branch Manager, providing insights on shipment status, operational performance, and any challenges encountered.
• Any other duties/projects as and when assigned by the reporting manager as per business requirements.

Skills Required

• Minimum 4 years of work experience in the freight forwarding industry.

• Knowledge of import and export air and ocean freight management

• Computer Knowledge is a must (Cargowise will be a plus)

• Attention to Details and Organised

• Excellent time management skills and should be able to multitask.

• Good Communication and Customer Service Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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