Global Air Export Specialist

Deutsche Post; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding, Seattle location, is seeking an Air Export Specialist to manage outbound air export shipments from initial contact to final destination. You will coordinate bookings with airlines, prepare required export documents, and ensure AES filings comply with U.S.

customs rules. The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, meticulous documentation, and proactive communication with customers and overseas offices to keep shipments moving smoothly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in logistics or freight forwarding.
• Strong customer service and follow-up skills.
• Experience with air exports is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office; knowledge of logistics systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure timely bookings with airline on customer behalf.
• Prepares export documentation, including entry into computer operations program, in accordance to country requirements.
• Preparation of Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest, NAFTA Certificate, AWB, ITAR, Hazardous Material, Perishable, and any other documents required by the customer.
• Compliant filing of AES with US customs.
• Responsible for timely completion of export documents and coordinate with customer, warehouse, airlines, gateway operations, and dispatch.
• Ongoing communication with customer and overseas offices regarding shipment movement.
• Follow-up with airline to track departure information and updates.
• Audit charges for accuracy prior to sending to accounting for payment.
• Confirm payment responsibility and audit credit status if needed.
• Ensure customer profiles are accurate and updated.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

MS Office

Logistics experience

CargoWise knowledge

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding, Seattle location, is seeking an Air Export Specialist to manage outbound air export shipments from initial contact to final destination. You will coordinate bookings with airlines, prepare required export documents, and ensure AES filings comply with U.S.

customs rules. The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, meticulous documentation, and proactive communication with customers and overseas offices to keep shipments moving smoothly.