Air Import or Export Coordinator

Velocity Logistics Hiring; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical benefits

Job summary

Velocity Logistics Hiring is seeking an Air Import or Export Coordinator based in New York. The role handles air import or export shipments, follows compliance guidelines, and provides quotes and customer service.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years in international freight forwarding operations and legal eligibility to work in the US; visa sponsorship is not available. Proficiency with CargoWise is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in International freight forwarding logistics operations.
• Current experience at an international freight forwarder in operations.
• Eligibility to work in the US; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day air import or export shipments.
• Prepare quotes and manage customer service.
• Pre-alert agents and shipper; organize documentation for customers; follow up with steamship lines.
• Arrange pickups, deliveries and container loading.
• Set up billing and payables.
• Maintain daily reports for pending shipments.
• Follow compliance guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Independence

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Air Import or Export Coordinator

Location: New York

- 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