Air Gateway Operations Agent II

AIT Worldwide Logistics•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The International Air Gateway Agent role manages and operates the AIT Gateway functionality. It serves as a liaison between the rest of US & Overseas AIT stations as well as Global Agent providers that have Air freight transiting.

Requirements

High School diploma and/or GED required.
Minimum of three (3) years’ transportation industry experience in export / import operations
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced working environment
High attention to detail and strong organizing skills
Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in TSA, ITAR and Dangerous Goods regulations, preferred
Cargo-wise experience, preferred
Knowledge of working within government vertical, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Manage all Console pre-bookings, schedule and post it on CargoWise
Obtain and maintain the scheduled consoles rates
Book all B2B requests from stations, vertical teams and account managers
Obtain all pricing requests from carriers by all stations, vertical teams, and account managers
Report to all stations, vertical teams, account managers, etc. all cargo received at the Dock that belongs to them for a console or B2B shipment (i.e. scan and email warehouse receipts)
Process all MAWBs, consoles and B2B. Ensure all HAWBs link to a console or B2B master have the necessary approval from destination agent
Manage the pre-screening process (once the CCSF is running) - Gateway team will work in conjunction with CCSF facilities to make sure that screening is being handled timely and accurately
Transfer all consoles and B2B MAWBs to the airline Gateway team to upload all key milestone compliances as it pertains to the perfect shipment process. This will include tracking and updating CW for all MAWBs (console & B2B once confirmed onboard and arrived at destination)
Manage the station CSF process (once it’s running). Ensure every inbound shipment (IE, T&E, etc.) is transferred within the required time by Customs Gateway team to make sure that all inbound cargo arriving into a port is cleared properly and closed out before export.
Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as business demands deem necessary.