Air Export Specialist — Seattle | 401k & Stock Plan

DHL Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Group seeks an Air Export Specialist in Seattle, WA to manage outbound air export shipments from first contact to final destination. You will coordinate airline bookings, prepare export documentation, and ensure AES filings with US customs while maintaining proactive communication with customers and offices worldwide.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in logistics or freight forwarding, strong Excel/Office skills, and familiarity with CargoWise.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Detail oriented with strong follow-up.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Minimum of 2 years of Logistics / Freight forwarding industry experience preferred.
• Logis Air / Cargo Wise knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure timely bookings with airline on customer behalf.
• Prepares export documentation in accordance to country requirements.
• Prepare Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest, NAFTA Certificate, AWB, ITAR, Hazardous Material, Perishable, and any other documents required by the customer.
• Compliant filing of AES with US customs.
• Ensure timely completion of export documents and coordinate with customer, warehouse, airlines, gateway operations, and dispatch for timely movement of cargo.
• Ongoing communication with customer and overseas offices regarding shipment movement.
• Follow-up with airline to keep track of departure information and updates.
• Responsible for file level profitability.
• Audit charges for accuracy prior to sending to accounting for payment.
• Confirm payment responsibility and audit credit status if needed.
• Ensure customer profiles are accurate and updated.

Skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Logistics experience

Freight forwarding knowledge

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

DHL Group seeks an Air Export Specialist in Seattle, WA to manage outbound air export shipments from first contact to final destination. You will coordinate airline bookings, prepare export documentation, and ensure AES filings with US customs while maintaining proactive communication with customers and offices worldwide.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in logistics or freight forwarding, strong Excel/Office skills, and familiarity with CargoWise.