Air Export Operations Agent III

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AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Air Export Agent III that will coordinate the day-to-day export of international freight forwarding shipments into and out of the USA across all modes of international transportation based on customer requests. The Air Export Agent’s primary focus is providing a high-level of operational excellence and a world-class customer service experience to all customers.  

• Receive and validate customer order (Cargowise Org, Credit, Export POA, Restricted Commodities, Cargo Value, Embargoes/Sanctions, Additional Services, Documentation Requirements, Incoterms)
• Identify best routing / transit option per customer request/SOP
• Anticipate and secure quotation from vendors for all potential order costs
• Issue customer or overseas office/agent quotation & confirm acceptance
• Perform TSA Known Shipper Check
• Secure booking from Airline
• Dispatch inland carriage with subcontractor if applicable
• Accrue for all costs in CargoWise and perform initial profitability check
• Issue customer booking confirmation
• Confirm timely delivery/receipt of cargo and update system milestone
• Receive and validate customer documents
• Ensure receipt of AES Data elements in writing from USPPI (if applicable)
• File AES according to USPPI instructions (if applicable)
• Receive and validate master air waybill
• Track and confirm flight departure and update system milestone
• Issue AIT House air waybill according to customer & destination requirements
• Upload all documents to edocs in CargoWise
• Send Pre Alert to overseas office/agent
• Confirm final costs, ensuring all are accrued and final profitability check complete
• Issue Invoice to customer/overseas office as required
• Distribute documents as per shipper requirement / SOP
• Manage customer reporting and/or additional system milestones as required

• A team player who works well with others – being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value
• A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability, and autonomy in your role
• Growth mindset – being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently
• Customer service focus – we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture

Other Skills We Hope to See:

• Associates Degree or equivalent
• 4-6 Years Freight Forwarding experience preferred
• Dangerous Goods Certification preferred
• Certified CargoWise Specialist CCO required
• Certified CargoWise Specialist, CCS preferred
• Proficiency Knowledge of CargoWise
• Advanced math & geography skills.
• Ability to analyze numerical data and understand components, relationships, find patterns and draw conclusions
• Ability to recommend solutions to common problems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of freight movement, air vendors, air space configurations, container loads, special loading constraints, regulatory requirements, pricing, service routings, AIT product offerings, equipment types, incoterms, and shipment profitability.
• Intermediate knowledge of country regulations and AIT policies & procedures that minimize risks to the customer and company.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide using units of currency, weight, volume, and distance measurements.
• Proficiency with using MS Office
• Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Read, analyze, and interpret complex procedures/regulations and write correspondence and procedural documents.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of people; can effectively present information in large group settings.
• Responds promptly & professionally to customer needs and solicits feedback to improve performance.

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support program, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement for your personal development. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.  

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services. Learn more about AIT Worldwide Logistics, our culture and core values in action here.  

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.  If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.