Air Export Specialist

Job title: Air Export Specialist

About the Role The Air Export Specialist role at JAS focuses on facilitating the movement of products/equipment/materials out of the country via air freight. You will coordinate bookings, documentation, rates, and communications with customers, suppliers and authorities to ensure compliant, timely, and cost-effective export operations.

What You'll Do

• Prepare/coordinate the necessary documentation for the efficient, cost-effective and lawful execution of all air export activities.
• Coordinate cargo pickup/transfer and monitor status.
• Communicate with export-related authorities, customers and suppliers in relevant territories to maintain efficient relations and compliance.
• Manage/update carrier/vendor rates and obtain spot rates when necessary.
• Communicate with overseas agents and clients for pre-alerts, rate requests, shipment status.
• Track shipments and update customers/agents on status.
• Create and maintain customer files.
• Handle customer invoicing and payable approval.
• Audit files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Interact with coworkers professionally and courteously.
• Perform JWS entry and documentation.
• Assist other departments/divisions as needed, or as requested by department or branch manager.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently.
• Knowledge of all customs laws, practices and procedures.
• Able to perform the essential duties without posing a direct threat to health or safety.
• Able to interact positively with co-workers, subordinates and supervisors.

Nice to Have

• Additional languages are a plus.
• Geographical knowledge is preferred.
• Experience in the freight forwarding industry is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Not disclosed in the posting.
• Environment: 100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment under normal office conditions. Travel may be required up to an unspecified percentage to support responsibilities.