Airfreight Export Specialist — Global Ops & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL in Austin, Texas is seeking an Airfreight Export Specialist to coordinate international air export shipments from booking to final delivery. You will ensure regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, and proactive communication with customers in a fast-paced freight-forwarding environment.

The role emphasizes TSA/IATA knowledge, CargoWise proficiency, and strong attention to detail, with opportunities to optimize routing and costs while maintaining service excellence.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in airfreight export operations.
• Knowledge of TSA, IATA, and U.S. export compliance.
• Proficiency with CargoWise or similar TMS.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end air export shipments from booking to final delivery.
• Prepare export docs: invoices, packing lists, HAWB/MAWB, AES/EEI, export declarations.
• Ensure compliance with TSA, IATA, CBP, and regulations.
• Track shipments and provide status updates to customers.
• Book cargo with airlines and carriers, optimize rates.
• Manage consolidations and special cargo as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CargoWise or similar TMS

Job description

DHL in Austin, Texas is seeking an Airfreight Export Specialist to coordinate international air export shipments from booking to final delivery. You will ensure regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, and proactive communication with customers in a fast-paced freight-forwarding environment.

The role emphasizes TSA/IATA knowledge, CargoWise proficiency, and strong attention to detail, with opportunities to optimize routing and costs while maintaining service excellence.