Freight Forwarding Agent Road
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-06-15
Listing for:
AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-15
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Transportation Logistics, Freight, Transportation Manager, Dispatcher
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
- 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
- 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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