Air Export Agent (Full-Time)

Cavalier Logistics, Inc.; Cranford (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cavalier Logistics, Inc. is seeking a full-time Export Agent to manage outbound international shipments from pickup to delivery, leveraging air freight and trucking knowledge. You will complete waybills, handle export documents, and maintain strong customer service.

Requirements include 1 year minimum industry experience (3 years preferred), excellent communication, and the ability to meet deadlines. The role emphasizes detail-oriented work and teamwork in a dynamic logistics environment in

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of industry experience required; three years preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be detail oriented and accurate.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Processing shipments for export.
• Knowledge of international shipping rules.
• Handling of Dangerous Goods and Bio-Pharma shipments.
• Booking shipments with airlines.
• Working knowledge of airline routes.
• Negotiation of spot rates.
• Preparing and/or proofreading all associated export documents.
• Submitting shipment pre-advices and export documents to overseas agents.
• Monitoring departures, shipments in transit, arrivals, clearance and delivery.
• Verifying documentation with US and foreign government regulations, export declarations, certificates of origin and related documents.
• Providing Proof of Delivery to customers.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cavalier Logistics is seeking a full-time Export Agent to join our team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for managing outgoing international shipments from pickup through delivery, using their good working knowledge of air freight and truck services, completing waybills for all modes of transportation, and employing strong customer service skills. Industry experience is a must and compensation will depend upon that experience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Processing shipments for export
• Knowledge of international shipping rules
• Handling of Dangerous Goods and Bio-Pharma shipments
• Booking shipments with airlines
• Working knowledge of airline routes
• Negotiation of spot rates
• Preparing and/or proofreading all associated export documents
• Submitting shipment pre-advices and export documents to overseas agents
• Monitoring departures, shipments in transit, arrivals, clearance and delivery
• Verifying documentation with US and foreign government regulations, export declarations, certificates of origin and related documents
• Providing Proof of Delivery to customers
• Other duties that may be assigned

Requirements:

• One year minimum industry experience required but three years of experience is preferred
• Strong customer service skills a must
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work with demanding deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must be detail oriented, thorough, accurate, and solve problems efficiently
• Must be able to pass a background check

Education:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation – Depends on Experience
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.