Senior Air Freight Coordinator

People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $75,000

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off and company holidays

Long-term career growth

Job summary

People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Senior Air Freight Coordinator in Dallas, TX. This hands-on role requires 7+ years in U.S.

freight forwarding with strong air freight knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will handle international air exports and imports from start to finish, including booking, documentation, tracking, and coordination with airlines,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of U.S. freight forwarding experience.
• Strong international air freight experience.
• Solid understanding of air export and/or import procedures.
• Experience handling shipments from booking through final delivery.
• Knowledge of international shipping documentation and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international air freight shipments from A-Z, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Manage export and import shipments, including booking, documentation, tracking, and delivery coordination.
• Prepare and review commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, and other shipping documentation.
• Coordinate with airlines, truckers, overseas agents, customs brokers, and customers.
• Monitor shipment milestones and proactively resolve delays, exceptions, and operational issues.
• Ensure shipments comply with U.S. and international regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and update customers throughout the transportation process.
• Communicate with overseas offices and international partners to ensure smooth shipment movement.
• Assist with quotations, rate requests, and other operational requirements as needed.
• Provide a high level of customer service while maintaining strong operational control.

Skills

Air freight

International shipments

Documentation

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

CargoWise

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Senior Air Freight Coordinator | Dallas, TX | Salary up to $75,000

This is a hands-on operational role for a proven air freight professional who understands the full shipment lifecycle and can confidently manage international air exports and imports from start to finish. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of U.S. freight forwarding experience, with strong air freight knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Up to $75,000 salary, based on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Long-term career growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate international air freight shipments from A-Z, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Manage export and import shipments, including booking, documentation, tracking, and delivery coordination.
• Prepare and review commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, and other shipping documentation.
• Coordinate with airlines, truckers, overseas agents, customs brokers, and customers.
• Monitor shipment milestones and proactively resolve delays, exceptions, and operational issues.
• Ensure shipments comply with U.S. and international regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and update customers throughout the transportation process.
• Communicate with overseas offices and international partners to ensure smooth shipment movement.
• Assist with quotations, rate requests, and other operational requirements as needed.
• Provide a high level of customer service while maintaining strong operational control.

Requirements

• 7+ years of U.S. freight forwarding experience required.
• Strong international air freight experience.
• Solid understanding of air export and/or import procedures.
• Experience handling shipments from booking through final delivery.
• Knowledge of international shipping documentation and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience with freight forwarding software such as CargoWise is preferred.