Air Freight Specialist (Import/Export)

<div><p style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><strong>Job Title:</strong> Air Freight Specialist (Import/Export)<br><strong>Job Location: </strong>Dallas, Texas</p><p style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><strong>DHL Global Forwarding (DGF)</strong> is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure we transport our customers of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. This also includes special transport-related services.  Visit our career site on the web at <a href="https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html" data-mce-href="https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html">https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html</a></p><p style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">As an <strong>Air Freight Specialist</strong> you will be responsible for the movement of our customer’s air import and export shipments.  You will be the main point of contact for coordination between customer’s shipment imports/exports, customs brokers, and shipping carriers.</p><p style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p><ul style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><li>Execute orders by confirming arrival times, coordinating with customs brokerage, inputting data, and dispatching deliveries</li><li>Build customer relationships by responding to customer communications via email, fax and mail</li><li>Work with air and ground transportation partners to handle shipments</li><li>Receive and track purchase orders (P.O.s) from Importers/Overseas offices for pending air shipments</li><li>Retrieve shipment details, handle all documentation for cargo release and data entry for each shipment</li><li>Answer all customer inquiries in accordance with the Customer Service Policy standards</li><li>Further increase customer satisfaction and business share through proactive and regular contact</li><li>Communicate with and ensure release of the freight from air carriers</li><li>Notify customer /customs broker of arrival and charges due; provide accurate job costing forecast and perform billing to customer and/or other offices</li><li>Setup and coordinate deliveries to the customer</li><li>Handle and manage all customer contact at file level regarding exceptions</li><li>Additional projects as directed</li></ul><p style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"> <strong><u>Skills / Requirements</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p><ul style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><li>Exceptional customer service skills</li><li>Detail oriented and strong follow-up skills</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook)</li><li>Air freight industry experience preferred</li><li>Cargo Wise systems knowledge is a plus</li></ul><p style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"> </p><p style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><strong>Pay Rate: $34.96/hr. in accordance with the CBA</strong></p><p style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><strong><br data-mce-bogus="1"></strong></p><p style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><strong><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1"><span class="TIN_display_RichText" data-iswidget="1"><span class="wbrContainer"><span class="wbrSpanSimple">Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)</span></span></span></span><br><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1"><span class="TIN_display_RichText" data-iswidget="1"><span class="wbrContainer"><span class="wbrSpanSimple">*</span></span></span></span></strong><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1"> Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent </span><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1"><span class="TIN_display_RichText" data-iswidget="1"><span class="wbrContainer"><span class="wbrSpan">performance-ba</span><span class="wbrSpanSimple">sed incentives.</span></span></span></span><br><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1">* 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.</span><br><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1">* Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.</span><br><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1"><span class="TIN_display_RichText" data-iswidget="1"><span class="wbrContainer"><span class="wbrSpanSimple">* Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, </span><span class="wbrSpan">inpatient/outp</span><span class="wbrSpanSimple">atient services, and </span><span class="wbrSpan">prescriptions.</span></span></span></span><br><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1">* Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.</span><br><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1">* Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.</span><br><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1">* Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.</span><strong><br><br><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1"><span class="TIN_display_RichText" data-iswidget="1"><span class="wbrContainer"><span class="wbrSpanSimple">Why Join DHL Global Forwarding?</span></span></span></span><br><br></strong><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1"><span class="TIN_display_RichText" data-iswidget="1"><span class="wbrContainer"><span class="wbrSpanSimple">At DHL Global Forwarding, we invest in our employees’ growth, providing training, guidance, and career advancement </span><span class="wbrSpan">opportunities.</span><span class="wbrSpanSimple"> We believe in building careers, not just jobs, and empowering our team to develop skills and achieve long-term success.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1">Be part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider, operating in 220+ countries. DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is a global leader in air and ocean freight, with 30,000+ employees ensuring seamless transport and supply chain solutions. Explore careers with us: [1] DHL Careers.</span><strong><br><br><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1"><span class="TIN_display_RichText" data-iswidget="1"><span class="wbrContainer"><span class="wbrSpanSimple">Equal Opportunity Employer</span></span></span></span><br><br></strong><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1"><span class="TIN_display_RichText" data-iswidget="1"><span class="wbrContainer"><span class="wbrSpanSimple">DHL Global Forwarding is committed to equal employment </span><span class="wbrSpan">opportunities,</span><span class="wbrSpanSimple"> evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected </span><span class="wbrSpan">characteristic</span><span class="wbrSpanSimple">s.</span></span></span></span><br><strong><br><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1"><span class="TIN_display_RichText" data-iswidget="1"><span class="wbrContainer"><span class="wbrSpanSimple">Work Authorization</span></span></span></span><br><br></strong><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1">Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.</span><br><strong><br><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1"><span class="TIN_display_RichText" data-iswidget="1"><span class="wbrContainer"><span class="wbrSpanSimple">#LI-RL2</span></span></span></span><br><br><br><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1"><span class="TIN_display_RichText" data-iswidget="1"><span class="wbrContainer"><span class="wbrSpanSimple">References</span></span></span></span><br><br><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1"><span class="TIN_display_RichText" data-iswidget="1"><span class="wbrContainer"><span class="wbrSpanSimple">Visible links</span></span></span></span><br><span class="TIN_display_BrText_RichWbr TIN_display_BrText_BrInnerSpan" data-iswidget="1"><span class="TIN_display_RichText" data-iswidget="1"><span class="wbrContainer"><span class="wbrSpanSimple">1. </span></span><a class="TIN_display_Anchor" href="https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-iswidget="1" data-mce-href="https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html" data-mce-tabindex="0"><span class="wbrContainer"><span class="wbrSpan">https://www.lo</span><span class="wbrSpanSimple">gi</span><span class="wbrSpan">stics.dhl/us-e</span><span class="wbrSpanSimple">n/</span><span class="wbrSpan">home/careers.h</span><span class="wbrSpanSimple">tml</span></span></a></span></span></strong></p><p style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"> </p></div>

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