International Operations Agent II

Overview

The International Operations Agent II 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.

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.
• Coverage of 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.
• Cookordination 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent (Required) and High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• Experience: 3+ years Experience in export/import operations (Required) and 5+ years Experience as freight Forwarder for International Operations including: Basic IATA/NVOCC, FAA, TSA, Export Regulations, AES and General CBP knowledge (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of ITAR, DG or TSA work experience/regulations.
• Moderate General Computer Skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• CCS-Certified Coding Specialist - Certified Cargowise Specialist (CCS) (Required)
• Dangerous Goods Certification (Preferred)

What AIT Can Offer You

• In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position).
• Benefits offered include 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) and Tuition Reimbursement.
• In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.