Role OverviewAs a Freight Forwarder, Air Import, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient importation of goods by air, including customs clearance and delivery to the final destination. This role involves coordinating with multiple parties, including airlines, customs agents, and trucking companies, and requires strong organizational and communication skills.
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, prepare and submit required documentation for customs clearance, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and laws.
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, and fluency in English is required. Knowledge of air freight logistics and customs regulations, understanding of trade laws and regulations, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are also highly valued.
Requirements
- Prior experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field
- Experience in air imports
- Fluency in English
- Knowledge of air freight logistics and customs regulations
- Understanding of trade laws and regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and 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
- Parental leave
- Visa/relocation assistance
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