Air Import Coordinator

Wood Dale, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Air Import Coordinator to manage and coordinate the importation of air freight shipments from overseas origins to final delivery. This role requires expertise in U.S. Customs regulations strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced logistics environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented customer-focused and capable of ensuring smooth cargo handling from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage all aspects of air import shipments from origin to delivery.
Receive and review pre-alerts and documentation from overseas agents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
File customs entries or coordinate with customs brokers to ensure timely clearance.
Verify Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes and ensure compliance with all applicable customs regulations.
Track and trace shipments providing proactive updates to customers and resolving any delays or issues.
Arrange final delivery with carriers and trucking companies for timely cargo arrival.
Communicate regularly with customers overseas agents customs brokers carriers and internal teams.
Ensure billing invoicing and shipment documentation are completed accurately and on time.
Maintain organized shipment records and ensure proper filing of documentation.
Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in invoices charges or cargo details.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelors degree preferred.
13 years of experience in air import operations or international logistics preferred.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations HTS codes incoterms and import documentation.
Familiarity with logistics systems such as CargoWise Descartes or similar is a plus.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks effectively.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook).
Knowledge of CBP FDA USDA and other regulatory agency requirements is a plus.

Work Conditions

Office-based position Monday to Friday with occasional extended hours during peak shipping periods.
Interaction with international clients and agents may require working across different time zones.

Pre-Employment Screening:Drug screen and background check required.

Chase Professionals is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion disability sex age ethnic or national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity or presentation pregnancy genetics veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law

Required Experience:

DirectHirePosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Air Import Coordinator to manage and coordinate the importation of air freight shipments from overseas origins to final delivery. This role requires expertise in U.S. Customs regulations strong organizational skills and the ability to manage m...

DirectHire

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage all aspects of air import shipments from origin to delivery.
Receive and review pre-alerts and documentation from overseas agents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
File customs entries or coordinate with customs brokers to ensure timely clearance.
Verify Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes and ensure compliance with all applicable customs regulations.
Track and trace shipments providing proactive updates to customers and resolving any delays or issues.
Arrange final delivery with carriers and trucking companies for timely cargo arrival.
Communicate regularly with customers overseas agents customs brokers carriers and internal teams.
Ensure billing invoicing and shipment documentation are completed accurately and on time.
Maintain organized shipment records and ensure proper filing of documentation.
Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in invoices charges or cargo details.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelors degree preferred.
13 years of experience in air import operations or international logistics preferred.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations HTS codes incoterms and import documentation.
Familiarity with logistics systems such as CargoWise Descartes or similar is a plus.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks effectively.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook).
Knowledge of CBP FDA USDA and other regulatory agency requirements is a plus.

Work Conditions

Office-based position Monday to Friday with occasional extended hours during peak shipping periods.
Interaction with international clients and agents may require working across different time zones.

Pre-Employment Screening:Drug screen and background check required.

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Air Freight
English Language
Collection
Customer Service
Communication skills
Custom Regulation
Billing
Freight Forwarding
Airport
Airlines
International Logistics
Stress Management
Business Etiquette
Imports

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Tyler Staffing Services

CHASE Staffing Services is a US-based staffing firm with 20 branch locations and over 18,000 jobs filled in 2018. Most of our locations are full-service branches, while several specialize in a particular field, giving our clients the best of both worlds. For 40 years we have helpe ... View more

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