Senior Air Import Agent

GEODIS Career; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Early access to earnings

Job summary

GEODIS in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a Senior Air Import Agent to serve as the customer service liaison between GEODIS and the customer. You will select appropriate carrier and routing based on shipment characteristics and customer requirements, and process all documents in the Cargowise system.

You will coordinate with overseas agents, verify shipment weight and volume, calculate rates, assist customers with questions, and ensure compliance with government and carrier regulations.

Qualifications

• Familiar with AS400 and Cargowise systems.
• Experience with ERP, TMS and WMS in logistics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the customer service liaison between GEODIS and the customer.
• Select appropriate carrier and routing based on shipment characteristics or customer requirements.
• Processes all documents and information requests received from GEODIS.
• Opens files, enters notes, information and document requests in Cargowise.
• Coordinates shipping details with overseas agents and carriers.
• Convert and verify shipment weight and volume; calculate rates and price conversions.
• Assist customers with questions, complaints, tracking and tracing.
• Ensure all shipment data and invoicing meet company standards and deadlines.

Skills

AS400

Cargowise

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $30 USD to $37 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Account Mgmt
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO053935

Description

Senior Air Import Agent

Text DELIVERto88300to apply or check out more jobs atwww.workatGEODIS.com!

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Look what you’ll get by joining theGEODISteam!

• Get Good Money– Fair pay and some jobs come with bonus opportunities.
• Get the Right Job/Right Schedule– Part-time, full-time, seasonal – days, nights, weekends, and even gig work. We have the job and shift you want.*
• Get Paid Early– Payday as early as you want. Access your earnings on demand.
• Get Free Healthcare– Access to telemedicine from day 1 at no cost. Other benefit options include healthcare, dental, and vision at affordable costs after a short waiting period.*
• Get a Break– Paid holidays, time off, short-term disability, and new parent leave are a few of the ways we support time away from work to take care of your life.*
• Stay Safe– We pride ourselves on a safe, clean, and healthy work environment for everyone.
• Get a Voice– We are always asking our teammates to tell us how to make their experience working at GEODIS even better.
• Get Promoted– When you are ready to take the next step in your career, we will be there to support you. We promote about 10% of our warehouse workers each year.
• Get a Boost– Our "GEODIS"Compassion Fund" makes one-time grants to teammates who have experienced unexpected catastrophes.
• Get Involved– Volunteer in your community or donate to the "GEODIS"Foundation" or "GEODIS"Compassion Fund".
• Have FUN– Work with fun, supportive people just like you!
• Find Your Place– We value diversity and seek to provide an inclusive culture. Join an Employee Resource Group, participate in an international lunch, or celebrate your heritage to find your place of belonging.
• Find Your Future– Whether you are interested in the opportunity to work seasonally or looking to launch your career,GEODIS is the place!

*Eligibility varies based on location, job, employee type, or length of service.

What you will be doing:

• Serves as the customer service liaison between GEODIS and the customer
• Select appropriate carrier and routing based on shipment characteristics or customer requirements
• Processes all documents and information requests received from GEODIS
• Opens files, enters notes, information and document requests in Cargowise system
• Sends information/document requests to company's employees, suppliers, service providers or overseas production offices as needed
• Communicates with specified offices, departments, and teams on all issues in addition to customers, carriers, and vendors
• Files document requests, correspondence and documents in a file folder identified by the applicable shipping number
• Coordinates shipping details with overseas agent
• Convert and verify shipment weight and volume
• Calculate rates and price conversions; profit and loss analysis
• Assist customers with question complaints, requests, tracking and tracing
• Completes invoicing requirements accurately and within Company DETI time requirements
• Ensure all shipment data elements are entered accurately and timely within company IRIS requirements maintaining a minimum 95% accuracy level
• Arrange bookings with airlines, ocean carriers, and/or trucking companies, review documentation, issue documents to meet government regulations and carrier regulations
• Instruct warehouse staff to properly build and deliver against pick lists manifest to gain profitability
• Ensure email and telephone calls are promptly and politely answered

Requirements:

• Intermediate proficiency in AS400 and Cargowise
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in custom brokerage, importation or exportation of goods or an equivalent combination of both education and experience
• Must have a familiarity with potential client systems including ERP systems, TMS and WMS applications and other software solutions common in the logistics industry
• Intermediate efficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills that demonstrate a proven ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customers
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”.

More about GEODIS

GEODIS is a global third-party logistics provider (3PL for short) powering the supply chains of some of the top brands and manufacturers. Our legacy of excellence in supply chain solutions spans decades. Come find your future with us as we shape the future of logistics. Visit www.workatGEODIS.com to learn more.

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