Air Export Specialist | Global Freight Forwarding | Chicago

Velocity Logistics Hiring; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Logistics Hiring in Chicago seeks an Air Export Coordinator to manage air export files, ensure compliance, prepare quotes, and deliver exceptional customer service.

You will handle day-to-day shipments, pre-alert agents and shippers, organize documentation, track cargo, arrange pickups and deliveries, and support billing. 3+ years in international freight forwarding logistics required; a background with Cargowise is preferred; the position offers excellent benefits and growth.

Qualifications

• Commitment to excellent customer service with strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams or independently.
• Practical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day air export shipments.
• Pre-alert agent and shipper; organize documentation; follow up with steamship lines; maintain daily reports for pending shipments as required.
• Ensure all required documents are received; send final documents as needed.
• Could you file the relevant documentation to process the shipments?
• Arrange pick-ups, deliveries and container loading as required.
• Maintain customer service updates, including tracking cargo from origin to destination.
• Set up billing and payables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Air Export

Customer service

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cargowise

Job description

Velocity Logistics Hiring in Chicago seeks an Air Export Coordinator to manage air export files, ensure compliance, prepare quotes, and deliver exceptional customer service.

You will handle day-to-day shipments, pre-alert agents and shippers, organize documentation, track cargo, arrange pickups and deliveries, and support billing. 3+ years in international freight forwarding logistics required; a background with Cargowise is preferred; the position offers excellent benefits and growth.