Air Export Agent

GEODIS; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k match

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Rain financial wellness app

Telemedical access

Job summary

GEODIS is hiring an Air Export Agent in Elk Grove Village, IL. You will serve as the liaison between GEODIS and customers, processing export documents, and managing information requests in Cargowise.

You will ensure compliance with TSA/government regulations, coordinate with offices and suppliers, and maintain accurate records while handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in exportation of goods or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in freight forwarding.
• Knowledge of TSA and Government Agency requirements.
• Knowledge of the movement of freight via air and/or truck.
• PC literate with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access, and Excel.
• Ability to pass a TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) background screening.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the customer service liaison between GEODIS and the customer.
• Processes all documents and information requests received from GEODIS.
• Enters notes, information requests and document requests in Cargowise system.
• Sends information/document requests to company employees, suppliers, service providers or overseas production offices as needed.
• Communicates with specified offices, departments, and teams on all issues affecting Air Export.
• Files document requests, correspondence, and documents in a file folder identified by the applicable shipping number.
• Ensures operational procedures are in line with company needs.
• Ensures compliance with regard to TSA and/or government regulations.

Skills

Export experience

Freight forwarding

TSA/government regs

Air freight/trucking

PC literacy (Outlook/Word/Access/Excel

STA background screening

Document handling

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

Cargowise

Job description

Air Export Agent

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-partylogisticsprovider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

• Serves as the customer service liaison between GEODIS and the customer.
• Processes all documents and information requests received from GEODIS.
• Entersnotes, informationrequestsand document requests inCargowisesystem.
• Sends information/document requests tocompany’semployees, suppliers, serviceprovidersor overseas production offices as needed.
• Communicates with specified offices, departments, and teams on all issues affecting Air Export
• Filesdocument requests, correspondence, and documents in a file folderidentifiedby the applicable shipping number.
• Ensuresoperational procedures are in line with company needs.
• Ensurescompliance with regard to TSA and/or government regulations.

What you need:

• Minimum 2years experiencein exportation of goods, or an equivalent combination of both education and experience
• Experience in freight forwarding.
• Knowledge of TSA and Government Agency requirements
• Knowledge of the movement of freight via air and/or truck
• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access, and Excel
• Ability to successfully pass a TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) background screening.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,operatingand maintenance instructions, and procedure manual.
• Ability to writeroutine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply commonsenseunderstanding to carry out instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, or diagram form.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good multi-tasking skills

Bonus if you have:

• Self-starter
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to handle multiple activities and prioritize work
• Strong analytical andproblem solvingskills
• Accountable for, and has ability to complete, commitments on time sensitive matters
• Strong communicationskills to work within a team and with cross functional team
• Willingness to improve and learn

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists throughFirstStopHealthavailablefirst day of employment!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after30 daysof employment
• 401k match
• Paid maternity andpaternity leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Employee discounts
• Access to employeeperkslike fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!

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