Air Export Operations

Job Title: Air Export Operations Company/Industry: Well-established freight forwarder Location: Jamaica, NY Salary: Commensurate with experience + benefits Status: Full-Time and Permanent Employment – On-site

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle all aspects of export operations, including arranging bookings with transport providers and ocean/air carriers, filing required documents, and providing full customer service for each shipment.
• Process export documentation in a timely and efficient manner and in accordance to our procedures and country requirements exercising personal judgement and discretion.
• Always utilize discretion and personal judgement to ship goods using the most efficient and cost-effective route to increase margin on each shipment.
• Manage engaging vendors and suppliers, and work with procurement team on ocean and air cargo needs
• Authority to negotiate rates and make decisions pertaining to shipping vendors.
• Ensure product compliance, operating efficiency, with a specific focus on productivity, quality and profitability.
• Oversee pick up on behalf of the client/ agent as required.
• Responsible for accurate completion of airway bills.
• Manage invoicing and collection of freight, agency and disbursements from clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of Air export experience.
• Excellent communication & customer service skills.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $70,000.00 - $85,000.00