Entry-Level Export Agent: Air Freight Ops

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions in Wood Dale, IL is seeking an Entry-Level Export Agent to join their operations team. The role focuses on coordinating international air freight exports and supporting general operations; training is provided.

This is a full-time, on-site, contract-to-hire position. You will track shipments, manage documentation, communicate with customers and service providers, update databases, and support multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Education in Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Track and trace international shipments, monitoring and managing daily freight movement
• Collect, sort and distribute operational information internally and process documentation for shipment release
• Respond to customers and transportation service providers, providing them with information of shipment statuses (ETA, errors, etc.) and financials
• Update internal databases with freight information and current status
• Collaborate with and support other departments'/branches' freight operations as needed
• Address issues and claims when shipment errors/in-transit issues occur (e.g. troubleshooting discrepancies, processing damage claims, etc.)
• Create invoices and send originals to billing parties
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions in Wood Dale, IL is seeking an Entry-Level Export Agent to join their operations team. The role focuses on coordinating international air freight exports and supporting general operations; training is provided.

This is a full-time, on-site, contract-to-hire position. You will track shipments, manage documentation, communicate with customers and service providers, update databases, and support multiple departments.