Air Freight Ops Specialist — Global Logistics, Hybrid

White Recruitment; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

White Recruitment is representing a well-established global logistics and freight forwarding company expanding its air freight operations in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Air Freight Operations Specialist will manage end-to-end shipments, coordinate with airlines and overseas partners, and ensure documentation accuracy.

The role requires hands-on air freight experience, familiarity with AWBs and freight procedures, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in air freight forwarding, including both imports and exports.
• Knowledge of international air freight procedures.
• Experience managing shipments from booking through delivery.
• Strong knowledge of freight documentation and AWBs.
• Experience dealing with airlines, agents and transport providers.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage international air import and export shipments from start to finish.
• Coordinate bookings with airlines and overseas partners.
• Prepare and check shipping and export documentation.
• Manage AWBs, commercial invoices, packing lists and other relevant documentation.
• Liaise with airlines, handling agents, customs brokers and transport providers.
• Track shipments and provide customers with regular updates.
• Handle operational issues and resolve them quickly.
• Ensure shipments move within deadlines and service requirements.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and update internal systems.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and overseas agents.
• Support quotations and rates where required.

Skills

Air freight forwarding

Import/export operations

Air waybills (AWB)

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

White Recruitment is representing a well-established global logistics and freight forwarding company expanding its air freight operations in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Air Freight Operations Specialist will manage end-to-end shipments, coordinate with airlines and overseas partners, and ensure documentation accuracy.

The role requires hands-on air freight experience, familiarity with AWBs and freight procedures, and strong customer service skills.