Air Import Agent

GEODIS; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair pay with bonus opportunities

Flexible schedules (part-time/full‑ti

Early pay access

Healthcare options

Paid holidays

Safe work environment

Job summary

GEODIS is hiring an Air Import Agent in Elk Grove Village, IL. You will manage shipments, coordinate with origin agents, track milestones, and handle billing while ensuring profitability and adherence to shipping guidelines.

The role requires 3+ years in importation, knowledge of air/ocean freight, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Cargowise. Join GEODIS and grow with a global logistics leader.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in importation of goods.
• Knowledge of Government Agency requirements.
• Experience with air/ocean freight processes.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Handle shipments and ensure profitability.
• Establish task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments.
• Coordinate shipping details with origin agents.
• Track and trace shipments with airlines and carriers.
• Billing and invoicing in a timely manner.
• Negotiate pricing with carriers and agents.
• Provide instructions to carriers per shipping guidelines.
• Verify shipment weight and dimensions, and calculate rates.
• Communicate with customers, carriers and vendors.
• Open files in Cargowise and generate brokerage invoices.

Skills

Import knowledge

Freight movement

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cargowise

Job description

AIR IMPORT AGENT

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GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Look what you’ll get by joining the GEODIS team!

• Get Good Money– Fair pay and some jobs come with bonus opportunities.
• Get the Right Job/Right Schedule– Part-time, full-time, seasonal – days, nights, weekends, and even gig work. We have the job and shift you want.*
• Get Paid Early– Payday as early as you want. Access your earnings on demand.
• Get Free Healthcare– Access to telemedicine from day 1 at no cost. Other benefit options include healthcare, dental, and vision at affordable costs after a short waiting period.*
• Get a Break– Paid holidays, time off, short-term disability, and new parent leave are a few of the ways we support time away from work to take care of your life.*
• Stay Safe– We pride ourselves on a safe, clean, and healthy work environment for everyone.
• Get a Voice– We are always asking our teammates to tell us how to make their experience working at GEODIS even better.
• Get Promoted– When you are ready to take the next step in your career, we will be there to support you. We promote about 10% of our warehouse workers each year.
• Get a Boost– Our "GEODISCompassion Fund" makes one-time grants to teammates who have experienced unexpected catastrophes.
• Get Involved– Volunteer in your community or donate to the "GEODISFoundation" or "GEODISCompassion Fund".
• Have FUN– Work with fun, supportive people just like you!
• Find Your Place– We value diversity and seek to provide an inclusive culture. Join an Employee Resource Group, participate in an international lunch, or celebrate your heritage to find your place of belonging.
• Find Your Future– Whether you are interested in the opportunity to work seasonally or looking to launch your career, GEODISis the place!

*Eligibility varies based on location, job, employee type, or length of service.

What you'll be doing:

• Handle shipments and ensure profitability
• Establish task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments
• Coordinate shipping details with origin agent
• Track and trace incoming shipments with airlines, steam ship lines and other NVOCC carriers and ensure customers are informed of each milestone
• Billing on time, zero demurrage mind set, detention, exam fees, etc.
• Work directly with carriers to coordinate and follow up incoming shipments
• Negotiate pricing with Ocean/Agent/Ground Carrier/Steamship/Airlines
• Provide effective and accurate instructions to transportation carriers according to company's shipping guidelines
• Convert and verify shipment weight and volume
• Calculate rates and price conversions; profit and loss analysis
• Maintain communication with customers, carriers and vendors
• Coordinate pick-ups and invoice files
• Assist customers with question complaints, requests, tracking and tracing
• Process, arrange and coordinate cargo bookings with customer and overseas agents
• Handles accounting processes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Open files in Cargowise system generating invoice to the brokerage team or outside broker

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the importation of goods or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.
• Knowledge of Government Agency requirements
• Knowledge of the movement of freight via air and/or ocean
• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”.

More about GEODIS

GEODIS is a global third-party logistics provider (3PL for short) powering the supply chains of some of the top brands and manufacturers. Our legacy of excellence in supply chain solutions spans decades. Come find your future with us as we shape the future of logistics.