Air Import/Export Coordinator
About The Position
Established in 1981, Orient Express Container (OEC) Group is one of the top freight forwarders in the transportation industry. We provide freight transportation, logistics, and information services to over 50,000 customers through a network of global offices. Our employees recognize the impact we make in the global supply chain through staying on top of the ever-changing logistics industry with the goal of delivering quality information and services to our clients. As an Air Coordinator, your primary responsibilities will be understanding airline routing, warehousing, trucking rate negotiation, and dispatching freight. OEC Group is looking for a detail-oriented person with great communication and decision-making skills.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in an Air Import/Export role is required; especially in a high-volume freight environment.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in a fast-paced office environment; preferably in an administrative/clerical role handling various requests and concurrent tasks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
- Positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience using the ERP system, CargoWise One, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all aspects of air import and export shipments including preparing documentation, data entry, tracing, billing, arranging deliveries, etc.
- Closely track and trace all international and domestic cargo movements to meet tight deadlines.
- Record and advise customers of updates to cargo status.
- Communicate daily with airlines, vendors, truckers, customers, sales representatives, and overseas offices.
- Assist sales representatives with warehouse and trucking requests.
Benefits
- competitive salary
- full benefits package
- Paid Time Off
- opportunities for professional growth
- Hybrid work schedule (1-day a week working from home); laptop provided by OEC Group.
- 10-days PTO (Paid Time Off), Employee Appreciation Days, Paid Holidays, Sick/Flex time.
- Full Health Insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, term life, and accident insurance.
- 401K retirement plan with 3% company match.
- Discounted pet insurance - woof! woof! meow!
- Annual performance bonus and mid-year reviews for salary increases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
