Air Export Coordinator

People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $68,000

Career development opportunities

Established international freight- for

Collaborative and professional working

Company culture and growth

Job summary

People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists in Houston, TX seeks an Air Export Coordinator to manage international air export shipments from booking to departure and handover. You will work with customers, airlines, overseas agents, and carriers to ensure accurate documentation and on-schedule cargo movement.

The ideal candidate has U.S. freight forwarding air export experience, is organized and detail-oriented, and can handle multiple shipments in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in air export operations within a U.S. freight forwarding environment.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple shipments in a fast-paced setting with strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end air export shipments from booking through departure and destination handover.
• Arrange airline bookings and coordinate cargo collection and delivery requirements.
• Prepare and review export documentation, including AWBs, invoices, and packing lists.
• Coordinate with overseas agents, customers, airlines, and trucking providers for smooth execution.
• Monitor milestones and provide timely updates to customers and partners.
• Complete AES/EEI filings and verify export documentation as required.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. export regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate shipment records in the forwarding software.
• Resolve delays and documentation discrepancies, and address operational issues.
• Coordinate with warehouses and ground transport to ensure cargo readiness for handover.
• Review shipment costs, assist with billing, and ensure invoicing accuracy.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, carriers, and overseas partners.

Skills

Air export ops

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Air Export Coordinator | Houston, TX | Salary up to $68,000

The Air Export Coordinator will be responsible for managing international air export shipments from initial booking through departure and destination handover. Working closely with customers, airlines, overseas agents, and transportation providers, you will ensure shipments are handled accurately, documentation is completed correctly, and cargo moves according to schedule.

This is an excellent opportunity for an air freight professional with a strong understanding of international export operations who can manage shipments efficiently, coordinate with global partners, and deliver exceptional customer service.

• Salary up to $68,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established international freight forwarding business.
• Career development opportunities within the logistics industry.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end air export shipments, from booking through departure and final destination handover.
• Arrange bookings with airlines and coordinate cargo collection and delivery requirements.
• Prepare and review export documentation, including air waybills (AWBs), commercial invoices, and packing lists.
• Coordinate with overseas agents, customers, airlines, and trucking companies to ensure smooth shipment execution.
• Monitor shipment milestones and provide timely updates to customers and international partners.
• Complete AES/EEI filings and verify export documentation where required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. export regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and update information within the freight forwarding operating system.
• Resolve shipment delays, documentation discrepancies, and other operational issues.
• Coordinate with warehouse and ground transportation providers to ensure cargo is ready for airline handover.
• Review shipment costs, assist with billing, and ensure accurate invoicing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, carriers, and overseas partners.

Candidate Requirements

• The successful candidate will have previous experience in air export operations within a U.S. freight forwarding environment, with a solid understanding of international air freight procedures and export documentation.
• The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent customer service standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous air export experience with an international freight forwarder.
• Knowledge of air freight documentation, airline bookings, and export procedures.
• Familiarity with AES/EEI filings and U.S. export compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating with overseas agents, airlines, and transportation providers.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CargoWise or similar freight forwarding software is advantageous.