Air Freight Specialist (Import/Export) - Dallas, TX

Job Description

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Job Title: Air Freight Specialist (Import/Export)
Job Location: Dallas, Texas

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) 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

As an Air Freight Specialist 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute orders by confirming arrival times, coordinating with customs brokerage, inputting data, and dispatching deliveries
Build customer relationships by responding to customer communications via email, fax and mail
Work with air and ground transportation partners to handle shipments
Receive and track purchase orders (P.O.s) from Importers/Overseas offices for pending air shipments
Retrieve shipment details, handle all documentation for cargo release and data entry for each shipment
Answer all customer inquiries in accordance with the Customer Service Policy standards
Further increase customer satisfaction and business share through proactive and regular contact
Communicate with and ensure release of the freight from air carriers
Notify customer /customs broker of arrival and charges due; provide accurate job costing forecast and perform billing to customer and/or other offices
Setup and coordinate deliveries to the customer
Handle and manage all customer contact at file level regarding exceptions
Additional projects as directed

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Skills / Requirements:

Exceptional customer service skills
Detail oriented and strong follow-up skills
Proficient with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Air freight industry experience preferred
Cargo Wise systems knowledge is a plus

Pay Rate: $34.96/hr. in accordance with the CBA

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)
* Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
* 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.
* Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
* Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
* Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
* Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
* Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.