Air Import or Export Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical benefits

Job summary

Velocity Logistics Hiring is seeking an Air Import or Export Coordinator in Dallas to manage day-to-day air shipments, prepare documentation, and maintain customer communications. The role requires at least 2 years at an international freight forwarder and familiarity with Cargowise or similar software.

Visa sponsorship is not available. The position offers a base salary of $50k–$65k with excellent benefits and 401k.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in International freight forwarding logistics operations.
• Experience with air import/export operations and compliance.

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 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

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent work

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cargowise

Job description

Air Import or Export Coordinator

• Location: Dallas
• 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