Airfreight Export Specialist — Fast-Paced Global Logistics

Deutsche Post; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an Airfreight Export Specialist in Austin, TX. You will coordinate end‑to‑end air export shipments and manage documentation, ensuring compliance and timely communication with customers and carriers.

The role requires 1–3 years in airfreight export operations, TSA/IATA knowledge, and proficiency with CargoWise or similar TMS. High school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in airfreight export operations within freight forwarding.
• Strong knowledge of TSA, IATA, and U.S. export compliance.
• Proficiency with logistics software (CargoWise or similar TMS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end‑to‑end air export shipments, including booking cargo with airlines, arranging pickups, and preparing documentation.
• Create, review, and process export paperwork such as commercial invoices, packing lists, HAWB/MAWB, AES/EEI filings, and export declarations.
• Ensure shipments comply with TSA, IATA, CBP and local regulatory requirements.
• Track and trace shipments; communicate status to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage consolidations, direct shipments, and temperature-controlled or special-handling cargo.

Skills

Airfreight export knowledge

TSA / IATA compliance

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field

IATA certification

Tools

CargoWise or similar TMS

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an Airfreight Export Specialist in Austin, TX. You will coordinate end‑to‑end air export shipments and manage documentation, ensuring compliance and timely communication with customers and carriers.

The role requires 1–3 years in airfreight export operations, TSA/IATA knowledge, and proficiency with CargoWise or similar TMS. High school diploma or GED is required.