Air Export Agent

Morrison Express•South San Francisco, CA

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing and documenting air export shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with customers and carriers. The Air Export Agent will prepare necessary documentation, maintain accurate records of rates and charges, and work closely with various internal and external teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.

Requirements

Some college or AA degree from an accredited college.
Minimum two years’ experience in freight forwarding.
Knowledge of Air Export process.
Knowledge of carrier contracts and tariffs and federal and state government carrier
Knowledge of export licenses and Carnet procedures.
Knowledge of Inco-Terms.
Knowledge of processing shipments from beginning to end.
Attention to detail, deadline-oriented, dependable, persistence, time management, independent, documentation skills, scheduling and reporting skills.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and vendors.
Proven ability to suggest and implement corrective actions in case of issues that may arise.

Responsibilities

Document exports by preparing bills of lading, export declarations, certificates of origin and related documents.
Maintain quality results by following export standards, procedures and regulations.
Merge carriers’ flight schedules into customers’ product delivery activities.
Generate freight transfer and support with appropriate documentation.
Originate documentation with shippers’ Letter of Instruction (SLI) and/or Letter of Credit for accuracy of a) shipper/consignee marks and numbers; b) calculations of weight, volume, dimensions, inland cartage and freight charges/goods description/clauses and delivery terms, and check Third Party documents for correctness.
Communicate closely with customers and carriers on status of shipment.
Work closely with field sales staff in order to respond promptly to customers’ needs.
Supply sufficient documentation that will accurately verify all airline/trucking invoices before payment approval.
Effectively apply up-to-date records on tariff/contract rates provided by available carriers – airlines, oceanic, inland/interstate trucking, etc.
Work closely with warehouse personnel in performing combined duties.
Suggest and implement corrective action in case of issues that may arise.
Keep current with Hazardous Material license/certification.
Perform other duties that may be assigned by management.