Air Import Specialist

Savino Del Bene GmbH; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Savino Del Bene GmbH in Carson, CA seeks an Air Import Specialist to join our logistics team. You will manage export/import documentation, coordinate with overseas agents, and ensure timely carrier releases while upholding customer satisfaction.

The role requires 2 years with a freight forwarder or export agency, knowledge of incoterms, and strong communication and organizational skills. This on-site position offers growth in a global freight network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience with a freight forwarder or export agency.
• Knowledge of incoterms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; math for dimension conversions.
• Intermediate to Advanced PC skills - MS Office.
• Highly organized.
• Professional and courteous demeanor.
• Willingness to adapt to new environments and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process export documentation for accounts.
• Understand import/export regulations and TSA rules.
• Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed, and released to carriers, customers, and agents in a timely manner.
• Obtain and create quotes for shipments and source best transport methods.
• Communicate with overseas agents for proper pre-alerts and documentation.
• Explore options to reduce costs and increase revenues.
• Track and trace shipments and provide updates to clients and sales.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with airlines, agencies, and sales.
• Demonstrate a focus on customer satisfaction per policy.
• Maintain shipment files and ensure timely billing.
• Assist as a backup for alternate accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Skills

Incoterms

Written and verbal communication

Math for dimension conversions

Highly organized

Flexible / team player

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Savino Del Bene is a Global Freight Forwarding Company headquartered in Florence, Italy. With more than 285 offices and 4,500 employees globally, Savino Del Bene is one of the leading logistics companies that offers import, export, customs brokerage services and warehousing third-party solutions servicing several Vertical Markets. We are currently seeking an Air Import Specialist to join our growing team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process export documentation for accounts.
• Must have a better than average understanding of the Import Regulations or other government agency regulations that govern exports.
• Must have a better-than-average understanding of TSA regulations.
• Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed, and released to carriers, customers, and agents in a timely manner.
• Obtain and create quotes for shipments and source the best method of transportation.
• Communicate with overseas agents to ensure proper pre-alerts and documentation.
• Continue to explore different options to reduce cost, and increase revenues.
• Track and trace shipments and provide updates to clients and sales.
• Uphold a strong and professional relationship with airlines, transportation agencies, and sales.
• Demonstrate an emphasis on customer satisfaction per company policy.
• Maintain shipment files and ensure billing is completed in a timely fashion.
• Assist as a backup for alternate accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience with a freight forwarder or export agency
• Knowledge of incoterms
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; along with math skills for dimension conversions
• Intermediate to Advanced PC skills - MS Office
• Highly organized
• Professional and courteous demeanor
• Displays a flexible and open-minded willingness to adapt to new environments and be a team player