Freight Forwarder, Air Import

Jobtailor; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Itasca, IL is seeking a logistics specialist to manage air import shipments from start to finish, including customs clearance and delivery to final destinations.

You will coordinate with airlines, customs agents, trucking partners, and customers, track shipments, prepare documentation, and ensure compliance with trade laws. English fluency and experience in freight forwarding are required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in air imports is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with logistics software and systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the importation of goods by air, including customs clearance and delivery to the final destination
• Communicate with airlines, customs agents, and trucking companies to ensure timely delivery of goods
• Track shipments and provide updates to customers as needed
• Prepare and submit required documentation for customs clearance, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, and other relevant paperwork
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and laws, including customs regulations and trade laws
• Manage relationships with customers and provide exceptional customer service

Skills

communication

customer service

relationship management

english fluency

Tools

Logistics software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the importation of goods by air, including customs clearance and delivery to the final destination
• Communicate with airlines, customs agents, and trucking companies to ensure timely delivery of goods
• Track shipments and provide updates to customers as needed
• Prepare and submit required documentation for customs clearance, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, and other relevant paperwork
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and laws, including customs regulations and trade laws
• Manage relationships with customers and provide exceptional customer service

Requirements

• Prior experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field is preferred
• Experience in air imports is highly desirable
• Fluency in English is required
• Knowledge of additional languages is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with logistics software and systems is preferred

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Hard Skills

• freight forwarding
• logistics
• air imports
• customs clearance
• documentation preparation
• compliance
• customer service

Soft Skills

• communication
• relationship management
• customer service