Air Export Agent

Location: Elk Grove, Illinois, USA

Airport: ORD

Job ref: 221

Cavalier Logistics is seeking a full-time Air Export Agent to join our Bio Pharma Services team. A well-qualified Air Export Agent will process and execute the transportation documents for export cargo consignments while both exceeding the client’s service requests and ensuring maximum profitability for the company. Responsibilities will include determining routing of Biopharma services and international freight, review of all documentation and forms, maintaining communication with clients, and review of export process on a regular basis.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Submitting shipment pre-advices and export documents to overseas agents
Verifying documentation and in compliance with US and foreign government regulations, export declarations, certificates of origin and in related documents
Monitoring departures, shipments in transit, arrivals, providing Proof of Delivery to customers
Provide excellent and timely customer service by proactively informing clients of the status of their shipments and tasks that require special handling or expediting
Maintain client profile and databases, excellent service to internal and external customers
Submitting AES details for all shipments
Maintain warehouse activities
Negotiate rates with carriers and achieve consistent profit
Provide quotes to customers and international agents
Develop and maintain excellent service to internal and external customers
Biopharma services SOP and temperature control on special freight
Cross training in domestic services
Recognize file details
Set up the file
Rate the file (including costs)
Complete the export paperwork
Breakdown and distribute documents
Labels, AES. Pre-alert consignee
Final file checklist

Desired Skills/Experience:

Dangerous goods acceptance training
Air cargo security training
TSA security escort training
Must be able to pass a background check.

Desired Education:

Minimum high school diploma or GED

Benefits & Compensation:

Competitive Compensation – Depends on Experience
Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program

If you enjoy a fast paced environment, are a self-starter, have great organizational skills and are a team player - apply for this great position today. No phone calls please.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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