Senior Air Import Specialist — Fast-Paced Chicago Logistics

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Career progression

Paid time off

Professional environment

Zusammenfassung

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment in Chicago is seeking an experienced Air Import Specialist to join our operations team. You will own and manage a busy desk with 25+ import files weekly, ensuring accuracy, speed, and superior customer service.

The role demands strong air import expertise, end-to-end process knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with international partners. This on-site position offers competitive pay and opportunities for progression within a growing logistics

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of five years' experience in air imports or freight forwarding operations.
• Ability to manage the complete air import process from A to Z.
• Experience handling a high-volume shipment portfolio in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of air import documentation, customs clearance, and delivery procedures.
• Experience using CargoWise.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise deadlines.
• Proactive, ownership-driven approach and ability to work independently.

Aufgaben

• Manage air import shipments from pre-alert through to final delivery and file closure.
• Coordinate with overseas agents, airlines, customers, customs brokers, and other service providers.
• Review and process air waybills, invoices, packing lists, and arrival documentation.
• Arrange customs clearance and ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Monitor flight arrivals, cargo availability, freight releases, and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate collections and deliveries with trucking companies, warehouses, airlines, and overseas offices.
• Provide proactive shipment updates to customers and maintain accurate shipment milestones.
• Manage a high-volume workload of 25+ import files per week while maintaining high operational standards.

Kenntnisse

Air imports

Freight forwarding

Organisational skills

Documentation knowledge

Tools

CargoWise

Jobbeschreibung

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment in Chicago is seeking an experienced Air Import Specialist to join our operations team. You will own and manage a busy desk with 25+ import files weekly, ensuring accuracy, speed, and superior customer service.

The role demands strong air import expertise, end-to-end process knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with international partners. This on-site position offers competitive pay and opportunities for progression within a growing logistics