Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $34.00 - $47.00
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
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)
Tuition Reimbursement
vacation days
Personal Days
Floating holiday
sick days
Volunteer hours
company holidays
Job Description
AIT Worldwide Logistics is a respected global freight forwarder committed to helping companies expand their international market reach by facilitating the shipment of raw materials, components, and finished goods across various industries. Established over 40 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, AIT has developed a consultative approach that nurtures trusted partnerships and a comprehensive global network. Their client portfolio spans diverse sectors such as aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences, and marine, showcasing their versatility and expertise in supply chain solutions. With a presence in more than 150 locations across Asia, Europe, and North America,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent
- 3+ years experience in export/import operations
- 5+ years experience as freight forwarder for international operations
- Intermediate knowledge of ITAR, DG or TSA work experience/regulations
- Certified Cargowise Specialist (CCS)
- Ability to work Monday to Friday 12:00pm - 8:30pm
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines
Job Qualifications
- High school degree or equivalent
- 3+ years experience in export/import operations
- 5+ years experience as freight forwarder for international operations including basic IATA/NVOCC, FAA, TSA, export regulations, AES and general CBP knowledge
- Intermediate knowledge of ITAR, DG or TSA work experience/regulations
- General computer skills
- Certified Cargowise Specialist (CCS) required
- Dangerous goods certification preferred
Job Duties
- Work with customers to qualify their shipping requirements and obtain all necessary details for shipment quotation and operation
- Prepare profitable quotations accurately
- Set shipping schedules and communicate with customers, deliverers, and ports to verify loading, departures and arrivals
- Coordinate the day-to-day import and export of products, including reviewing orders and documents
- Track and communicate all delays, damages, problems and work to resolve customer issues
- Manage all aspects of air and/or ocean international operations including customer service, data entry, operations and billing
- Monitor shipments to ensure they move as scheduled and update systems immediately
- Coordinate recovery/delivery schedules with cartage agents and international partners
- Partner with local sales teams to communicate problems to customers and international partners as needed
- Ensure adherence to customer SOP instructions and AIT KPIs and guidelines
- Ensure all shipments are properly billed within company guidelines and timelines
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Comply with all policies and standards
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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