Airfreight Coordinator

W3Global; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator focused on Airfreight and Import/Export to manage high-value shipments including fine art, antiques, and collectibles in Edison, NJ. You will coordinate shipments from booking to final delivery, handle documentation, engage with airlines and customs brokers, and ensure compliance and timely execution.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in international logistics, strong communication skills, and proficiency with logistics software

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, international shipping, airfreight, or import/export operations.
• Strong working knowledge of airfreight procedures and international transportation.
• Experience preparing and reviewing import/export documentation.
• Familiarity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection procedures and customs brokerage.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, airlines, customs brokers, and international carriers.
• Strong understanding of shipment tracking, routing, freight rates, and transportation documentation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and logistics/shipping software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and international airfreight shipments from booking through final delivery.
• Obtain and compare airfreight rates, transit times, routing options, and service levels.
• Book shipments with airlines, freight forwarders, consolidators, and specialized transportation providers.
• Coordinate airport pickups, deliveries, transfers, and warehouse handling.
• Track shipments throughout the transportation process and proactively address delays, exceptions, or routing issues.
• Coordinate shipments involving oversized, fragile, high-value, or time-sensitive works of art.
• Ensure appropriate handling, packing, palletization, crating, and transportation requirements are communicated to all parties.
• Coordinate domestic transfers and international shipments between facilities and third-party warehouses.
• Prepare and review commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, certificates of origin, export documentation, and other required shipping documents.
• Coordinate with customs brokers and government agencies to facilitate timely customs clearance.
• Ensure accurate commodity descriptions, values, quantities, country-of-origin information, and other required shipment data.
• Assist with determining appropriate customs classifications, duties, taxes, and other import/export requirements.
• Monitor shipments requiring customs clearance and promptly resolve documentation discrepancies or holds.
• Maintain accurate records of import/export documentation and shipment files.
• Ensure shipments comply with applicable U.S. and international customs and transportation regulations.
• Coordinate temporary imports/exports, returns, exhibitions, fairs, loans, and other specialized movements when required.
• Coordinate transportation for auction houses, galleries, collectors, dealers, museums, and private clients.
• Understand the specialized requirements associated with transporting artwork, antiques, jewelry, collectibles, and other high-value property.
• Review dimensions, weights, values, packing requirements, and destination restrictions to determine the appropriate transportation method.
• Coordinate insured transportation and ensure shipment values and documentation are accurate.
• Work closely with packing, warehouse, shipping, and art-handling teams to ensure shipments are ready for collection and export.
• Escalate potential damage, loss, customs, or delivery issues immediately.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and statuses within internal systems.
• Provide proactive updates to clients and internal stakeholders regarding shipment progress, delays, customs clearance, and delivery schedules.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from auction houses, clients, carriers, brokers, and internal teams.
• Coordinate with operations teams across domestic and international facilities.
• Review pending orders and identify shipments requiring additional documentation, customs clearance, special handling, or expedited transportation.
• Maintain organized digital records for all international shipments.
• Identify opportunities to improve routing, carrier selection, cost efficiency, and transit times.

Skills

International Logistics

Airfreight Coordination

Import / Export Compliance

Customs Documentation

Freight Forwarding

Shipment Tracking

Carrier & Broker Management

High-Value / Fine Art Logistics

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Client Communication

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Logistics Software

Job description

Position Overview

A logistics company is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator specializing in Airfreight and Import/Export to manage the movement of fine art, antiques, collectibles, and high-value goods through domestic and international transportation networks.

Role - Airfreight Coordinator

Location - Edison, NJ

Work Type - Full-time | On-site

Position Overview

A logistics company is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator specializing in Airfreight and Import/Export to manage the movement of fine art, antiques, collectibles, and high-value goods through domestic and international transportation networks.

This role will coordinate airfreight shipments from origin through final delivery, manage import and export documentation, communicate with airlines, freight forwarders, customs brokers, clients, auction houses, and internal teams, and ensure shipments move efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with international logistics, airfreight operations, customs procedures, and import/export documentation, and is comfortable managing multiple time-sensitive shipments simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Airfreight & International Transportation

• Coordinate domestic and international airfreight shipments from booking through final delivery.
• Obtain and compare airfreight rates, transit times, routing options, and service levels.
• Book shipments with airlines, freight forwarders, consolidators, and specialized transportation providers.
• Coordinate airport pickups, deliveries, transfers, and warehouse handling.
• Track shipments throughout the transportation process and proactively address delays, exceptions, or routing issues.
• Coordinate shipments involving oversized, fragile, high-value, or time-sensitive works of art.
• Ensure appropriate handling, packing, palletization, crating, and transportation requirements are communicated to all parties.
• Coordinate domestic transfers and international shipments between facilities and third-party warehouses.

Import / Export & Customs

• Prepare and review commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, certificates of origin, export documentation, and other required shipping documents.
• Coordinate with customs brokers and government agencies to facilitate timely customs clearance.
• Ensure accurate commodity descriptions, values, quantities, country-of-origin information, and other required shipment data.
• Assist with determining appropriate customs classifications, duties, taxes, and other import/export requirements.
• Monitor shipments requiring customs clearance and promptly resolve documentation discrepancies or holds.
• Maintain accurate records of import/export documentation and shipment files.
• Ensure shipments comply with applicable U.S. and international customs and transportation regulations.
• Coordinate temporary imports/exports, returns, exhibitions, fairs, loans, and other specialized movements when required.

Fine Art & High-Value Shipments

• Coordinate transportation for auction houses, galleries, collectors, dealers, museums, and private clients.
• Understand the specialized requirements associated with transporting artwork, antiques, jewelry, collectibles, and other high-value property.
• Review dimensions, weights, values, packing requirements, and destination restrictions to determine the appropriate transportation method.
• Coordinate insured transportation and ensure shipment values and documentation are accurate.
• Work closely with packing, warehouse, shipping, and art-handling teams to ensure shipments are ready for collection and export.
• Escalate potential damage, loss, customs, or delivery issues immediately.

Operations & Customer Communication

• Maintain accurate shipment records and statuses within internal systems.
• Provide proactive updates to clients and internal stakeholders regarding shipment progress, delays, customs clearance, and delivery schedules.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from auction houses, clients, carriers, brokers, and internal teams.
• Coordinate with operations teams across domestic and international facilities.
• Review pending orders and identify shipments requiring additional documentation, customs clearance, special handling, or expedited transportation.
• Maintain organized digital records for all international shipments.
• Identify opportunities to improve routing, carrier selection, cost efficiency, and transit times.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, international shipping, airfreight, or import/export operations.
• Strong working knowledge of airfreight procedures and international transportation.
• Experience preparing and reviewing import/export documentation.
• Familiarity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection procedures and customs brokerage.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, airlines, customs brokers, and international carriers.
• Strong understanding of shipment tracking, routing, freight rates, and transportation documentation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and logistics/shipping software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with fine art, antiques, collectibles, luxury goods, or other high-value commodities.
• Experience coordinating international shipments for auction houses, galleries, museums, or private collectors.
• Familiarity with ATA Carnets, temporary imports/exports, exhibition shipments, and international art fairs.
• Knowledge of HS codes, country-of-origin requirements, duties, taxes, and customs valuation.
• Experience with international air waybills and freight forwarding documentation.
• Knowledge of CITES or other specialized documentation requirements for applicable artwork, antiques, or materials.
• Experience working with DHL, FedEx, UPS, airline cargo providers, freight forwarders, or specialized art logistics providers.

Core Competencies

• International Logistics
• Airfreight Coordination
• Import / Export Compliance
• Customs Documentation
• Freight Forwarding
• Shipment Tracking
• Carrier & Broker Management
• High-Value / Fine Art Logistics
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Client Communication
• Time Management

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off