Air Export - Chicago ORD - Franklin Park

Job Introduction: We have an exciting opportunity for an Air Export Agent to coordinate the movement of our customer’s export shipments. You will compute duties, tariffs, and weight, volume, and price conversions of merchandise exported to foreign countries.

The Position:

We’re looking for a full-time Air Export Agent with experience in Freight Forwarding and Customer Service.

• Negotiates with domestic customers, as intermediary for foreign customers, to resolve problems and arrive at mutual agreements.
• Open a file on the dedicated software system for each shipment received. Examines invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations. Contacts customs officials to affect release of incoming freight and resolve customs delays.
• Receive freight, documentation and waybilling; assesses charges; and collects fees for shipments.
• Plans and directs flow of air/ocean traffic moving to overseas destinations. Converts foreign currency figures into United States monetary equivalents, or domestic currency into foreign equivalents.

Requirements

Come join the Bollore Family! All you need is:

• 1 – 3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills
• CargoWise systems knowledge is a plus

Benefits

Bollore has to offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance & disability.
• Discretionary bonus
• Paid time off / Holidays
• Career advancement

Bollore Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time