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AIT Worldwide Logistics · 9 hours ago

International Operations Agent III

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world. The International Operations Agent III is responsible for coordinating the day to day import/export of international freight forwarding shipments into and out of the USA across all modes of international transportation based upon customer requests.

Freight ServiceLogisticsShippingSupply Chain ManagementWarehousing

Responsibilities

Work with customers to qualify their shipping requirements and obtain all details (regulations, certificates, documentation) necessary for shipment quotation and operating in order to ensure the customer’s request is satisfied
Prepare profitable quotations accurately
Set shipping schedules and communicate with customers, deliverers, and ports to verify loading, departures and arrivals in a timely manner
Coordinate the day to day import and/or export of products, including reviewing orders and documents
Track and communicate all delays, damages, problems and work to resolve customer issues
Responsible for all aspects of air and/or ocean international operations such as customer service, data entry of shipments, operations and billing
Manage all aspects of tracking shipments to ensure shipment is moving as scheduled and update system immediately upon verification. Identify and rectify if a shipment has deviated from its schedule
Coordinate recovery/delivery schedules with various cartage agents and international partners
Partner with local sales teams to communicate problems to customers, international partners and other stations, as needed
Ensure all customers’ SOP instructions are adhered to and AIT KPIs and guidelines are followed and met
Ensure all shipments are properly billed within company guidelines and timelines

Qualification

Air operations experienceOcean operations experienceImport & Export operationsITARDGTSA regulationsFreight forwarding experienceCargowise Specialist certificationCargowise Operator certificationGeneral Computer SkillsCustomer service focusTeam playerWork ethicGrowth mindset

Required

High School Degree or equivalent
5+ years Experience in Air, Ocean, Import & Export operations
CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Certified Cargowise Specialist (CCS)
Certified Correctional Officer (CCO) Certified Cargowise Operator (CCO)
Advanced knowledge of ITAR, DG or TSA work experience/regulations. (High proficiency)
General Computer Skills (Medium proficiency)

Preferred

Associate's Degree Or equivalent
7+ years Experience in freight forwarding, transportation, or logistics
Dangerous Goods Certification

Benefits

Medical
Prescription
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability
Supplemental Health
Employee Support
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure)
2 personal days
1 floating holiday
5 sick days
5 volunteer hours
6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually

Company

AIT Worldwide Logistics

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AIT Worldwide Logistics helps companies grow via shipping services and supply chain management.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
TJCQuad-C Management
2021-03-17Private Equity
2017-10-23Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Chelsea Lamar
Vice President, Global Sustainability
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Ray Fennelly
EVP / Chief Development Officer
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