Air Export Agent

Air Express International USA, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking an Air Export Agent to manage the movement of air export shipments from initial customer contact to final destination. You will coordinate bookings, prepare export documents, and act as the main contact for outbound shipments.

This role requires close communication with customers, warehouse, airlines, and gateways to ensure timely movement of cargo, AES filings and document accuracy in line with country and carrier requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure timely bookings with airline on customer behalf
• Prepares export documentation, including entry into computer operations program, in accordance to country requirements
• Preparation of Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest, NAFTA Certificate, AWB, ITAR, Hazardous Material, Perishable, and any other documents required by the customer
• Compliant filing of AES (automated export system) with US customs
• Responsible for timely completion of export documents and coordinate with both customer,warehouse, airlines, gateway operations, and dispatch for timely movement of cargo
• Ongoing communication with customer and overseas offices in regards to shipment movement

Job description

Job Title: Air Export Agent

Job Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure we transport our customers of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. This also includes special transport-related services.Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

As an Air Export Agent, you will be responsible for the movement of our customer’s air export shipments.You will coordinate and be the main point of contact for our outbound Air Export shipments from initial customer contact to final destination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and ensure timely bookings with airline on customer behalf
• Prepares export documentation, including entry into computer operations program, in accordance to country requirements
• Preparation of Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest, NAFTA Certificate, AWB, ITAR, Hazardous Material, Perishable, and any other documents required by the customer
• Compliant filing of AES (automated export system) with US customs
• Responsible for timely completion of export documents and coordinate with both customer,warehouse, airlines, gateway operations, and dispatch for timely movement of cargo
• Ongoing communication with customer and overseas offices in regards to shipment movement