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Air Import Specialist - Atlanta, GA

VetJobs, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.

As an Air Import Specialist, you will be responsible for the movement of our customer’s air import shipments. You will be the main point of contact for coordination between customer’s shipment imports and shipping carriers.

Responsibilities

Completes coordination between all applicable parties for all air import shipments for our customers; ensures timely bookings with airline on customer behalf

Prepares import documentation in accordance to country requirements as well as the preparation of Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest, NAFTA Certificate, Airway Bill and any other documents required by the customer

Compliant filing of AES (automated electronic system) import customs

Responsible for timely completion of import documents and coordinate with both customer and/or warehouse for timely delivery of cargo

Communicates regularly with customer in regards to customer’s shipment status as well as continuous communication with overseas to meet delivery commitments; follow-up with airline to monitor and track departure and arrival information and updates

Ensures invoicing of rendered services is completed accurately and in a timeframe consistent with company policy

Ensure customer profiles are accurate and updated

Meet all KPI’s assigned and audited by the Control Tower

Requirements

Auto req ID: 464129BR

Minimum Education Required: High School/GED

Job_Category: Transportation

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Skills / Requirements

1+ year experience in the transportation, logistics, or freight forwarding industry; air import experience preferred but not required

Must be 18 years of age or older

Exceptional customer service skills

Detail oriented and strong follow-up skills

Proficient with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Cargo Wise systems knowledge is a plus

Benefits

Pay Range: $21.32 - $28.43/hr. (Based on Experience)

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.

401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.

Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.

Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.

Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.

Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.

Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.

City : Atlanta

State : Georgia

Job Code : Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor : DHL

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