Dynamic Air Import Specialist — Fast-Paced Freight Forwarding

DHL Global Forwarding; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical insurance

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Austin, TX, is seeking an Air Import Specialist to manage international air import shipments from arrival to delivery. You will ensure regulatory compliance, timely cargo release, and proactive customer communication in a fast-paced freight forwarding environment.

You will coordinate documentation, customs clearance, and final delivery while maintaining high service standards and collaborating with carriers, brokers, and warehouses.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in airfreight import operations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. import regulations, CBP procedures, and air cargo operations.
• Familiarity with CargoWise or similar systems.
• IATA, FIATA, or related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end processing of air import shipments, including pre-alerts, documentation validation, and cargo release.
• Review and process AWBs, commercial invoices, packing lists, arrival notices, and other required docs.
• Manage Customs clearance activities in line with CBP and other agency requirements.
• Track and trace inbound cargo and provide timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate final delivery with truckers, warehouses, and ground handlers.
• Ensure compliance with TSA, CBP, FDA, USDA, EPA, and company policies.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor's degree in logistics or supply chain

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding in Austin, TX, is seeking an Air Import Specialist to manage international air import shipments from arrival to delivery. You will ensure regulatory compliance, timely cargo release, and proactive customer communication in a fast-paced freight forwarding environment.

You will coordinate documentation, customs clearance, and final delivery while maintaining high service standards and collaborating with carriers, brokers, and warehouses.