Air Import Supervisor – Chicago, IL

Air Import Supervisor – Chicago, IL Chicago, USA

Air Import Specialist/Supervisor – Chicago, IL

My client is a well-known international freight forwarder with a global presence currently at the starting point of a strategically planned expansion, looking to add to their ever-growing office in Chicago.

They are looking for an Air Import Specialist with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the freight and logistics industry, with a drive to progress.

Experience required (necessary):

• Minimum 3 years’ International Air Import experience
• Strong knowledge of all Import processes A-Z
• Rate quoting/Negotiations
• Highly experienced with CargoWise
• Experience in a supervisory role

Experience preferred (beneficial):

• Knowledge of hazmat/hazmat certified
• Familiar with Ocean Import/Export procedures
• Shipping general cargo across global trade routes
• Customs entries

Responsibilities:

• Handling International cargo (predominately airfreight, may involve some ocean freight)
• File raising/Pre Alerts
• Document creation (AwBs/BoL)
• Negotiating Air rates
• Manage the process from quotation – to final invoicing in line with the client expectations.
• Proactively contact existing clients to maximize business potential
• Maintaining a high standard of customer service
• Supervising Junior Staff

If you’re an ambitious individual looking to join a company offering the opportunity to grow with the organization, get in contact today.