Global Air Export Specialist – Seattle | Growth & Benefits

DHL Global Forwarding; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Seattle, WA is seeking an Air Export Specialist to manage the movement of customers' air export shipments. You will coordinate bookings with airlines and serve as the main point of contact from initial inquiry to final destination.

The role requires attention to detail, strong follow-up, and proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with AES, ITAR, and export documentation is a plus. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Detail oriented and strong follow-up skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

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 (automated export system) with US customs.
• Responsible for timely completion of export documents and coordinate with both customer, warehouse, airlines, gateway operations, and dispatch for timely movement of cargo.
• Ongoing communication with customer and overseas offices in regards to shipment movement.
• Follow-up with airline to keep track of departure information and updates.
• Responsible for file level profitability.
• Audit charges for accuracy prior to sending to accounting for payment.
• Confirm payment responsibility (depending on terms) and audit credit status if needed.
• Ensure customer profiles are accurate and updated.

Skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Logistics experience

CargoWise

Tools

Logis Air

CargoWise

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding in Seattle, WA is seeking an Air Export Specialist to manage the movement of customers' air export shipments. You will coordinate bookings with airlines and serve as the main point of contact from initial inquiry to final destination.

The role requires attention to detail, strong follow-up, and proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with AES, ITAR, and export documentation is a plus. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.