Airfreight Coordinator

deugro; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for long-term career growth

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

A global project freight forwarding company is looking for an Airfreight Coordinator to join their team in Greenville, South Carolina. The successful candidate will manage quoting, rate negotiations, logistics documentation, and client relationships. This role requires at least one year of experience in the freight forwarding industry, a solid understanding of Inco Terms, and excellent English communication skills. The company is committed to employee growth and offers hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least one year of working experience in a relevant or similar field.
• Relevant experience in the Freight Forwarding Industry.
• Good knowledge of Inco Terms and Operations.
• Excellent communication skills in English for cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Quoting and carrying out rate negotiations.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, subcontractors, and colleagues.
• Checking shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
• Organizing collections, bookings, AWB cutting, and customs declarations.
• Submitting documents to overseas agents and requesting shipping approvals.
• Following up on cargo arrival and clearance process.
• Issuing AWBs and notifying agents/importers.
• Managing invoicing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

Skills

One year working experience in relevant field

Experience in Freight Forwarding Industry

Knowledge of Inco Terms and Operations

Excellent communications skills in English

Analytical and results-driven

Assertiveness

Job description

deugro was founded in Frankfurt am Main and is the first company of the deugro group, where is has its focus on global project freight forwarding. Every day the industry and deugro face the challenges of the logistics industry and our employees use their expertise to ensure large cargo is transported safely, effectively, and efficiently, through innovative and creative logistical solutions.

Become a part of our talented deugro team, as we look for a Airfreight Coordinator in Greenville, South Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

• Quoting and carrying out rate negotiations
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and colleagues
• Checking shipping documents (Invoice and Packing List), if all information match with physical cargo, and if in good order for shipping
• Organise collections, bookings, AWB cutting, and customs declarations, as well as other related tasks
• Submit to overseas agents and request ok for shipping as well as book space with the airline
• Follow up cargo arrival at the airport and clearance process
• Pre-alert to abroad agent/importer and AWB issuance
• Follow up shipping with airline as well as arrival at destination and internal procedures up docs release at the airport or cargo delivery at consignee place, whichever is the case
• Daily update to the customer (exporter/importer)
• Invoicing, manage accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Follow up billing and final payment process and preparing file for closing

Skills, knowledge and expertise

• At least one year working experience in relevant / similar field
• Relevant experience in the Freight Forwarding Industry and good knowledge of Inco Terms and Operations
• These qualities characterize you: analytical, results-driven, assertiveness
• Excellent communications skills in English (Cross-Functional and Cross-Cultural)

What makes us the ideal choice?

A family-owned company established in 1924, has evolved into a leading global specialist in project freight forwarding. Our expertise spans various cargo types including break bulk, out of gauge, dangerous goods, and oversized shipments. Complementing our core services are affiliated entities specializing in transport engineering solutions, global ocean transportation, and specialized transportation assets.

We take pride in our commitment to employees, offering opportunities for long-term career growth, hybrid work arrangements, and flexible scheduling options.

We eagerly seek candidates who possess enthusiasm, passion, and innovative thinking, valuing their ability to translate ideas into action through dedication rather than solely relying on their resume or career history.

150 Executive Center Drive, Suite 117, Greenville, SC 29615 USA