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Air Export Agent

Air Export Agent

CompanyExpeditors
LocationSparks, MD, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior

Requirements

  • 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Understanding of air documentation process a plus
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
  • Pro-active, strong organizational skills
  • Good computer skills (Excel, Word)
  • Fluent in English

Responsibilities

  • Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
  • Track and Trace Air Export Files and reporting, using Workflow and/or all other available tools and reports
  • Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing
  • Interact with our customers in arranging their international shipments, meeting customer service standards
  • Contribute to maintain good relationships with suppliers (Airline carriers, trucking companies and others involved)
  • Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations
  • Processing export shipments (pickup, receiving in system, AES filing, processing dangerous goods, booking with airline among other)
  • Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity
  • Ensure all customers standard operating procedures are in place and updated as needed
  • Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures
  • Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)
  • Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
  • Perform labeling as needed (ensure freight is checked to avoid cross labeling/miss-routes)
  • Communicate closely with the warehouse for upstream process
  • Work On-site as backup when needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • IATA certification (would be a plus)