Operations Agent - Import

Job description

Introduction Move the world with us!: AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us! Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us! Does that sound interesting? Then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder! Overview: The International Operations Agent – Import is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day import of international freight forwarding shipments into and out of the EU across all modes of international transportation based upon customer requests. He/she will provide special expertise in international air operations. 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. - Coordinate the day-to-day import of products, including re...