Air Export Coordinator

Air Export Coordinator
Location: Chicago - Various locations
Salary - $55k to $65k base depending on experience
Excellent benefits 401k medical and more
Cargowise advantageous or similar software
A minimum of 2/3 years of current experience working at an international freight forwarder in operations is required to complete the tasks asked of this position.

Sorry Visa/sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US.

Our client is a Top 10 Global Forwarder in the World and looking to expand the Air Export team.

Role
The Air Export coordinator is responsible for the handling of air export files including following the compliance guidelines that are in place preparing quotes and providing customer service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Handle day-to-day air export shipments.
Pre-alert agent and shipper; organize and prepare documentation for customers; follow up with steamship lines; maintain daily reports for pending shipments as required.
Ensure all required documents are received; send final documents as needed.
File the relevant documentation to process the shipments
Arrange pick-ups deliveries and container loading as required.
Maintain customer service updates including tracking cargo from origin to destination.
Set up billing and payables.

Other duties as assigned - Desired Skills and Expertise:
Commitment to excellent customer service utilizing effective communication and follow-up skills.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment at all levels of the organization or work independently with little or no supervision to achieve results.
Practical problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Qualifications:
Minimum high school diploma or GED.
Minimum 2/3 years of experience in International freight forwarding logistics operations in Air Export