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.