Air Import Operations

Röhlig Logistics•Cranford, NJ

3d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Shaping the Future of Logistics- Your Career Starts at Röhlig Whether it’s sea freight, air freight, or contract logistics, at Röhlig Logistics you’ll help create tailor-made solutions that move the world forward. As a global, family-owned company founded in Bremen, Germany in 1852, we’ve built our reputation on reliability and trusted partnerships. Röhlig USA delivers a customized supply chain solutions through a network of over 2,700 employees worldwide. As a privately owned company, we focus on long-term partnerships and high-quality service. Our U.S. team is growing rapidly, driven by innovation, reliability, and customer success. We are seeking a detail-oriented Air Import Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a strong understanding of international freight forwarding and air import operations.

Requirements

High school graduate or G.E.D.
Up to two years of related experience
Excellent customer services skills
Excellent administration skills
Knowledge of related computer applications
Familiarity with basic freight forwarding procedures
Attention to detail
Well organized, problem solver
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Resilient
Excellent Customer service skills
Excellent communication skills
Shows initiative and drive
Team orientated

Responsibilities

Coordinating Operations with Airfreight Imports
Timely processing of import air documents including registration of shipments.
Communicates automation details to subcontractors for reporting to customs.
Monitors clearance and delivery of cargo within free storage/holding times.
Checking for special instruction on documents.
Invoicing and collection of correct charges.
Authorizing delivery of air freight.
Monitors availability and in conjunction with subcontractors, ensure timely collection of cargo, check in to warehouse and reporting to customs.
Follow up on delivery with truckers.
Financial and Accounting Responsibilities
Approves freight invoices and credit notes, and monitors transport waiting time costs.
Pay airline terminal charges, and any other related costs upon arrival, to ensure storage is avoided and no added costs occurred.
Prepare payment vouchers and write checks for authorization, and presentation.
Processes air freight debtors & creditors in an expeditious manner by verifying they are correct prior to passing them to accounts for payment and providing any supporting documentation for overdue payments, thus reducing impediments to prompt payment.
Ensures the department (cost center) achieves its financial and quality objectives.
Client and Supplier Management
Keeps record of discrepancies via the Innovations and Incidents Management (IIM) to ensure compliance.