Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $28.30 - $39.10
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
flexible spending accounts
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance
401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Employee support
Job Description
AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global leader in supply chain solutions with over 40 years of industry experience. Headquartered in Chicago, AIT specializes in connecting businesses to new markets around the world by facilitating the transport of raw materials, components, and finished goods. The company operates across diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences, and marine. It maintains a vast network of over 150 locations in Asia, Europe, and North America, supporting its clients through a flexible, technology-driven business model that offers door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground, and rail. AIT also provides... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 0-2 years relevant freight forwarding experience preferred
- Basic math and geography skills
- Ability to analyze numerical data and interpret written and verbal directions
- Ability to learn and apply CargoWise software
- Knowledge of freight forwarding concepts and regulations or ability to learn quickly
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage time efficiently and meet customer deadlines
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to work independently and within a team
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 0-2 years freight forwarding experience preferred
- Basic math and geography skills
- Ability to analyze numerical data and identify patterns
- Basic knowledge or ability to learn CargoWise
- Understanding of freight movement, air vendors, space configurations, pricing, service routings, and shipment profitability
- Knowledge or ability to learn country regulations and AIT policies
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively
- Time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Customer service focus and ability to work well in a team
Job Duties
- Receive and validate customer order including documentation and compliance requirements
- Identify best routing and transit option according to customer requests and SOP
- Secure quotations from vendors and agents for all potential order costs
- Issue quotations to customers or overseas offices and confirm acceptance
- Track flight arrivals and update system milestones
- Issue arrival notices and distribute per customer requirements
- Dispatch inland carriage with subcontractors if applicable
- Track shipment arrival to final CFS and confirm delivery
- Accrue costs in CargoWise and perform profitability checks
- Issue invoices and distribute documents as required
- Manage customer reporting and system milestones
- Confirm final cost accrual and profitability completion
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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