Global Air Export Coordinator

JAS Worldwide; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

JAS Worldwide is seeking an Air Export Specialist to facilitate outbound air shipments, ensuring compliance and efficient processing. You will handle bookings, rates, documentation, and problem resolution for exporting customers and accounting agents.

You will coordinate documentation, communicate with authorities and clients, manage rates, and complete AES filings while contributing to KPI metrics and cross-departmental support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience handling Air Exports shipments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently.
• Knowledge of all customs laws, practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate documentation for air export activities.
• Coordinate cargo pickup and transfer while monitoring status.
• Communicate with export-related authorities, customers, and suppliers in all relevant territories and countries as necessary to ensure efficient, positive, and lawful relations to support activities.
• Manage and update carrier and vendor rates. Obtain spot rates when necessary.
• Communicate and correspond with overseas agents and clients in a timely manner, such as pre alerts, rate requests, and shipment status.
• Track shipments and update customers and agents of status.
• Create and maintain customer files.
• Provide customer invoicing and payable approval.
• Audit files to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Interaction with coworkers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Completion of US Customs AES (Automated Export System) filings.
• Manage JAS operational and customers (KPIs) Key Performance Indicators.
• Assist other departments/divisions as needed, or when requested by department or branch manager.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Detail oriented

Team player

Time management

Customs knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Air Exports experience

Cargowise experience

Bilingual

Freight forwarding experience

US Exports Compliance knowledge

Job description

JAS Worldwide is seeking an Air Export Specialist to facilitate outbound air shipments, ensuring compliance and efficient processing. You will handle bookings, rates, documentation, and problem resolution for exporting customers and accounting agents.

You will coordinate documentation, communicate with authorities and clients, manage rates, and complete AES filings while contributing to KPI metrics and cross-departmental support.