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Air Import Coordinator Jobs in Wood Dale, IL at People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists
Title: Air Import Coordinator
Company: People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists
Location: Wood Dale, IL
Air Import Coordinator | Wood Dale, IL | Hybrid work schedule
This role is ideal for someone with a background in international air imports who enjoys managing shipments from origin through final delivery while providing exceptional customer service. You’ll work alongside an experienced operations team in a collaborative environment, with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule, excellent benefits, annual bonus potential, and genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organization.
Benefits
- Salary up to $75,000
- Annual bonus
- Hybrid work-from-home schedule
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Responsibilities
- Coordinate end-to-end air import shipments from origin through final delivery
- Communicate with overseas agents, airlines, customers, and trucking companies
- Prepare and review import documentation including HAWBs, MAWBs, and arrival notices
- Arrange customs clearance with customs brokers and ensure compliance requirements are met
- Schedule final deliveries and monitor shipment status
- Provide shipment updates and exceptional customer service
- Resolve shipment delays and operational issues promptly
- Accurately enter shipment information into the freight forwarding system
- Ensure all files are completed, billed, and closed correctly
Requirements
- 2+ years of air import freight forwarding experience
- Strong knowledge of international air import operations
- Experience preparing import documentation
- Familiarity with U.S. Customs clearance procedures
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience using CargoWise is highly preferred
