Role OverviewThis role involves coordinating with multiple parties, including airlines, customs agents, and trucking companies, and requires strong organizational and communication skills. The Freight Forwarder Air Import is responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient importation of goods by air, including customs clearance and delivery to the final destination.
What You Will Do
Manage the importation of goods by air, including customs clearance and delivery to the final destination. Communicate with airlines, customs agents, and trucking companies to ensure timely delivery of goods. Track shipments and provide updates to customers as needed.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Prior experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field is preferred. Experience in air imports is highly desirable. The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as calculating costs and rates, is required. Strong organizational and time management skills are also essential.
Requirements
- Prior experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field is preferred
- Experience in air imports is highly desirable
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as calculating costs and rates
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Health savings accounts (HSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Wellness resources
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401(k) plan with company matching contributions of up to 5%
- Paid time off programs
- Paid company holidays
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