(USA) Air Export Agent

Role & Responsibilities:

• Document exports by preparing bills of lading, export declarations, certificates of origin and
  related documents.


• Maintain quality results by following export standards, procedures and regulations.


• Merge carriers’ flight schedules into customers’ product delivery activities.


• Generate freight transfer and support with appropriate documentation.


• Originate documentation with shippers’ Letter of Instruction (SLI) and/or Letter of Credit
  for accuracy of a) shipper/consignee marks and numbers; b) calculations of weight, volume,
  dimensions, inland cartage and freight charges/goods description/clauses and delivery
  terms, and check Third Party documents for correctness.


• Communicate closely with customers and carriers on status of shipment.


• Work closely with field sales staff in order to respond promptly to customers’ needs.


• Supply sufficient documentation that will accurately verify all airline/trucking invoices
  before payment approval.


• Effectively apply up-to-date records on tariff/contract rates provided by available carriers –
  airlines, oceanic, inland/interstate trucking, etc.


• Work closely with warehouse personnel in performing combined duties.


• Suggest and implement corrective action in case of issues that may arise.


• Keep current with Hazardous Material license/certification.


• Perform other duties that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Some college or AA degree from an accredited college.


• Minimum two years’ experience in freight forwarding.


• Knowledge of Air Export process.


• Knowledge of carrier contracts and tariffs and federal and state government carrier
  


• Knowledge of export licenses and Carnet procedures.


• Knowledge of Inco-Terms.


• Knowledge of processing shipments from beginning to end.


• Attention to detail, deadline-oriented, dependable, persistence, time management,
  independent, documentation skills, scheduling and reporting skills.


• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and vendors.


• Proven ability to suggest and implement corrective actions in case of issues that may arise