Air Import or Export Coordinator

Velocity Logistics Hiring; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

401k plan

Medical insurance

Job summary

Velocity Logistics Hiring in New Jersey is seeking an Air Import or Export Coordinator to manage air shipments from origin to destination, ensure compliance, prepare quotes, and provide customer service.

The role requires at least 3 years of current experience at an international freight forwarder, proficiency with Cargowise or similar software, and legal eligibility to work in the US; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Salary ranges from $55,000 to $70,000 base, with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in International freight forwarding logistics operations.
• Experience handling air import or export tasks and customer service.
• Legal eligibility to work in the US; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day air import/export shipments.
• Prepare quotes and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Organize documentation, pre-alert agents/shipper, and coordinate with lines.
• Set up billing and maintain reporting on shipments.
• Provide proactive customer service and updates.

Skills

Customer service

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cargowise

Job description

Air Import or Export Coordinator

Location: New Jersey

- Various clients

Salary - $55k to $70k base depending on experience

Excellent benefits, 401k, medical

Cargowise advantageous or similar software

A minimum of 3 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.
• 3 years of experience in International freight forwarding logistics operations