Specialist Air Freight Export

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workplace equipment

Capital-building benefits

Pension plan

30 days holiday

Volunteer hours

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Specialist Air Freight to handle order processing, shipment registration, and export control. You will organize freight, manage offers, and ensure accurate billing while assisting customers and agents.

The role involves preparing delivery bills, customs documents, and monitoring deadlines to ensure timely execution. Strong English and German skills, plus experience with CargoWise, are valued.

Qualifications

• Ideally 2 years of experience in international air freight forwarding.
• In-depth knowledge of customs procedures and air transport regulations.
• Proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and prioritize tasks in a dynamic setting.
• Experience with freight forwarding software and MS Office.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Knowledge of CargoWise would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Order processing and shipment registration
• Organization of freight and customs handling, including export control
• Preparation and monitoring of offers
• Billing customers
• Processing of special orders and complaints
• Support and advise customers and agents
• Prepare delivery bills and customs documents
• Monitor appointments
• Maintain performance statistics and support workflow optimization
• Documentation and filing of files
• Perform general administrative tasks

Skills

Air freight forwarding

Customs procedures

German language

English language

MS Office

Freight forwarding software

Teamwork

CargoWise

Tools

CargoWise

MS Office

Job description

Introduction

Move the world with us!

AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us! Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us!

Does that sound interesting? Then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder!

Overview

As Specialist Air Freight you will handle order processing and shipment registration, while organizing freight and customs handling activities, including export control. You will prepare and monitor offers, ensure accurate customer billing, and manage special orders as well as complaints. You will support and advise customers and agents, prepare delivery bills and customs documentation, and monitor deadlines to secure timely execution. In addition, you will maintain performance statistics, document and optimize workflows, support supervisors in various projects, and manage documentation, filing, and general administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Order processing and shipment registration
• Organization of freight and customs handling, as well as export control
• Preparation and monitoring of offers
• Ensuring and processing billing to customers
• Processing of special orders, as well as complaints
• Supporting and advising the customers and agents
• Preparation of delivery bills, customs documents, etc.
• Monitoring appointments
• Maintenance of statistics for performance measurement and as a basis for accounting
• Documentation and optimization of workflows
• Support of supervisors in projects
• Documentation and filing of files
• Performing general administrative tasks

Qualifications

• Ideally 2 years of experience in air freight forwarding in an international environment
• In‑depth knowledge of customs procedures and air transport regulations
• Proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken
• Ability to work independently, with strong attention to detail and the capacity to manage priorities in a dynamic setting
• Comfortable using freight forwarding software and the MS Office Suite
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Knowledge of CargoWise software would be an advantage

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

What AIT Can Offer You

We believe in rewarding your talent and supporting your growth and long-term security. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you’ll enjoy:

• Modern workplace equipment to support your daily work
• Capital‑forming benefitshelping you build financial assets
• A company pension plan with our preferred provider Allianz
• 30 days of paid holiday per year to relax and recharge
• Five paid volunteer hours per year, giving you the opportunity to give back to the community