Air Export Agent - Renton, WA

Job Posted 11/20/2024
Msccn
Renton, WA
United States
Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.


DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure we transport our customers of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. This also includes special transport-related services. 


As an Air Export Agent you will be responsible for the movement of our customer’s air export shipments. You will be the main point of contact for coordination between customer’s shipment exports, customs brokers, and shipping carriers.


Key Responsibilities:

Completes coordination between all applicable parties for all air export shipments for our customers; ensures timely bookings with airline on customer behalf 
Prepares export documentation, including entry into Cargowise, in accordance to country requirements as well as the preparation of Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest, NAFTA Certificate, Airway Bill and any other documents required by the customer 
Compliant filing of AES (automated electronic system) export customs  
Communicates regularly with customer in regards to customer’s shipment status as well as continuous communication with overseas to meet delivery commitments; follow-up with airline to monitor and track departure and arrival information and updates 
Ensures invoicing of rendered services is completed accurately and in a timeframe consistent with company policy. 
Ensure customer profiles are accurate and updated 
Meet all KPI’s assigned and audited by the Control Tower 
 

Skills / Requirements:

Exceptional customer service skills
Detail oriented and strong follow-up skills
Proficient with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Air freight industry experience preferred
Cargo Wise systems knowledge is a plus
ITAR experience or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience is a plus

Benefits: (All non-union employees)

Total Compensation Package: We offer a competitive base salary.
401(k) with a match: Pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan comes with a $1 for $1 match up to 4% quarterly, plus a 2% base contribution annually to help you save for retirement.
Stock Purchase Plan: Eligible employees can purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a 15% discount and benefit from the Group’s success as shareholders.
Medical: We offer comprehensive healthcare plans covering preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services, and prescription drugs.
Vision: Optional coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.
Dental: Optional coverage for preventative, major, and basic dental services.
Holiday / Paid Time Off: The company provides paid time off for 7 major holidays each calendar year (New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day), plus 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation days.