Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $34.30 - $47.40
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
prescription
Health savings account
flexible spending accounts
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
supplemental health insurance
Employee support
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance
401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Personal Days
Floating holiday
sick days
Volunteer hours
company holidays
Job Description
AIT Worldwide Logistics is a globally recognized freight forwarding company committed to assisting businesses in expanding their reach to international markets. Based in Chicago, AIT has established itself as a supply chain solutions leader for over 40 years. The company leverages a consultative approach to create a vast global network and build trusted partnerships across numerous industries including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences, and marine.
AIT offers customized door-to-door delivery services through various modes such as sea, air, ground, and rail, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation. Its scalable, user-friendly technology supports these opera... Show More
AIT offers customized door-to-door delivery services through various modes such as sea, air, ground, and rail, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation. Its scalable, user-friendly technology supports these opera... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 3-5 years industry experience in export/import operations
- Previous work experience in ITAR and Dangerous Goods regulations preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and strong organizing skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 3-5 years industry experience in export/import operations
- Previous work experience in ITAR and Dangerous Goods regulations preferred
- Cargo-wise experience a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced working environment
- High attention to detail and strong organizing skills
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
- A team player with respect for teammates
- Strong work ethic with ownership, independence, accountability and autonomy
- Growth mindset with passion for improvement and openness to change
- Customer service focus with ability to build relationships
Job Duties
- Work with customers to qualify their shipping requirements and obtain all necessary details such as regulations, certificates, and documentation for shipment quotation and operation
- Prepare profitable quotations accurately
- Complete shipment process in Cargowise including data entry, pickup/delivery scheduling, AES entry, airline bookings, routing and operational milestone updates
- Coordinate the day to day air export of products including reviewing orders and documents
- Track and communicate delays, damages, problems, and work to resolve customer issues
- Manage all aspects of air export international operations such as customer service, data entry of shipments, operations, and billing
- Partner with local sales teams to communicate problems to customers, international partners and other stations as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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