Air Import Operations Agent II

Air Import Agent II

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Air Import Agent II that will coordinate the day-to-day import of international freight forwarding shipments into and out of the USA across all modes of international transportation based on customer requests. The Air Import 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, Import 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/agents for all potential order costs
• Issue customer or overseas office/agent quotation & confirm acceptance
• Receive and validate customer documents
• Track and confirm flight arrival and update system milestone
• Issue Arrival Notice and distribute per customer requirement
• Dispatch inland carriage with subcontractor if applicable
• Track and confirm shipment arrival to final cfs (if applicable)
• Obtain Pick Up # from Carrier & forwarded to relevant parties (if applicable)
• Confirm timely delivery/release of cargo and update system milestone
• Accrue for all costs in Cargo Wise and perform initial profitability check
• 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
• The wage range for this position is $30.30-$42.80 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience

• 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:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 Years Freight Forwarding experience preferred
• Dangerous Goods Certification preferred
• Certified Cargo Wise Specialist CCO required
• Advanced Knowledge of Cargo Wise
• Advanced math & geography skills.
• Identify and resolves problems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze numerical data and understand components, relationships, find patterns and draw conclusions.
• Intermediate 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.
• Basic to intermediate experience using MS Office
• Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to read, comprehend and write routine correspondence.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of people; can effectively present information in one-on-one or small group settings.

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, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and…