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The air freight specialist is responsible for overseeing all daily air inbound and outbound shipments including but not limited to creating files, entering shipment data into the system, providing rate quotes to stations and clients and planning best route scenarios for all shipments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Following up inbound and outbound air shipments;
• Handling and processing documents related to air import and export (i.e create files to include MAWB, HAWB, shipper and consignee documents);
• Updating track and trace system;
• Creating and maintaining client files and follow-up with assigned accounts;
• Client invoicing and payable approval;
• Ensuring timely solutions in area of competence;
• Communicate/correspond with overseas agents and clients in a timely manner ( pre alerts, rate requests, shipment status);
• Effectively communicate with customs brokers, carriers and customers on global basis to ensure service standards;
• Maintaining established service performance levels and established metrics.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Have prior experience in airfreight operations and a complete understanding of how to process air freight export files and documentation.
• Freight forwarding background preferred (minimum 2 years experience in the field)
• Knowledge of procedures for international and domestic freight
• Holding an advanced degree (university education )
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• Experience communicating with air and inland carriers, customs authorities, customs brokers
• Data entry for air freight operations
• Ability to fulfill time-critical tasks on time, keep to schedules and deadlines
• Ability to work under your own initiative and to think outside the box
• Strong client service, communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Very good command of English
• Computer literacy MS Word, Excel, Internet and E-mail.
• Clean driver license type B
Freight Forwarding [5229 - Alte activitati anexe transporturilor]
