Air Import or Export Coordinator

Velocity Logistics Hiring; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Logistics Hiring is seeking an Air Import or Export Coordinator in Chicago to handle day-to-day shipments, coordinate documentation, and maintain client communication.

Role requires 2+ years in international freight forwarding operations, a high school diploma or GED, and US work eligibility. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $65,000 with excellent benefits and 401k; Cargowise experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in international freight forwarding logistics operations.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Legally eligible to work in the US; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day air import or export shipments.
• Pre-alert agent and shipper; organize and prepare documentation for customers; follow up with steamship lines; maintain daily reports for pending shipments as required.
• Ensure all required documents are received; send final documents as needed.
• File 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

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cargowise

Job description

Air Import or Export Coordinator
Location: Chicago- Various locations
Salary - $50k to $65k base depending on experience
Excellent benefits, 401k, medical
Cargowise advantageous or similar software
A minimum of 2 years of current experience working at an international freight forwarder in operations is required to complete the tasks asked of this position.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US.
Sorry, Visa/sponsorship is not available.

Role

The Air Import or Export coordinator is responsible for the handling of air import or export files, including following the compliance guidelines that are in place, preparing quotes, and providing customer service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day air import or export shipments.
• Pre-alert agent and shipper; organize and prepare documentation for customers; 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.

Desired Skills and Expertise

• Commitment to excellent customer service, utilizing effective communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment at all levels of the organization or work independently with little or no supervision to achieve results.
• Practical problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in International freight forwarding logistics operations