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Freight Forwarding Agent Road

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-15
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Transportation Logistics, Freight, Transportation Manager, Dispatcher
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 70000 USD Yearly USD 50000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

The Freight Forwarding Agent Road is responsible for coordinating the day‑to‑day import/export of international road freight forwarding shipments into and out of the EU across all modes of international transportation based upon customer requests.

Responsibilities
  • Work with customers to qualify their shipping requirements and obtain all details (regulations, certificates, documentation) necessary for shipment quotation and operating to ensure the customer’s request is satisfied
  • Prepare profitable quotations accurately
  • Set shipping schedules and communicate with customers, deliverers, and ports to verify loading, departures, and arrivals in a timely manner
  • Coordinate the day‑to‑day import and/or export of products, including reviewing orders and documents
  • Track and communicate all delays, damages, problems and work to resolve customer issues
  • Responsible for all aspects of road international operations such as customer service, data entry of shipments, operations and billing
  • Manage all aspects of tracking shipments to ensure shipment is moving as scheduled and update system immediately upon verification
  • Identify and rectify if a shipment has deviated from its schedule
  • Coordinate recovery/delivery schedules with various cartage agents and international partners
  • Partner with local sales teams to communicate problems to customers, international partners, and other stations, as needed
  • Ensure all customers’ SOP instructions are adhered to and AIT KPIs and guidelines are followed and met
  • Ensure all shipments are properly billed within company guidelines and timelines
  • Process and comply with all requirements listed by regulatory agencies
  • Network with corresponding departments to ensure files are billed and posted prior to end of month
  • Execute all Dangerous Goods shipments in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (as applicable)
  • Contribute actively to a healthy and secure work environment by reporting unsafe/ unsecure/ unhealthy conditions and possible improvements
Qualifications
  • min. 2 years of experience as a Road Freight Forwarder
  • Utilizes established procedures but decides action within task
  • Must be able to perform in a fast pace / high volume work environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Fluent oral and written English and Polish is a must
  • Strong PC skills (Windows, Microsoft Office applications) preferred
  • Cargo Wise Software experience a plus
  • ITAR, Dangerous Goods or TSA work experience / regulations
What AIT Can Offer You
  • Access to an online learning library and regular training opportunities to support your professional growth
  • Employee support programs focused on your well‑being
  • Five paid volunteer hours per year, giving you time to make a difference
  • Exclusive employee discounts through Deel, adding extra perks to your everyday life
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