Air Export Coordinator

Air Export Coordinator | Elk Grove Village, IL | Hybrid working arrangement

The role is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end air export process, ensuring shipments move efficiently, accurately, and in line with customer requirements and international regulations.

This is a great opportunity for an air freight professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced forwarding environment and has strong experience managing international air export shipments from booking through final delivery.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to $70,000, depending on experience
• Bonus opportunity
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Career development opportunities
• Opportunity to join an established and growing international freight forwarder
• Professional and collaborative working environment

Key responsibilities

• Managing air export shipments from booking through final delivery
• Coordinating with airlines, carriers, overseas agents, customers, and vendors
• Preparing and reviewing export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, AWBs and other required documents
• Creating and processing Air Waybills (AWBs)
• Monitoring shipment status and providing customers with timely updates
• Coordinating pickups, deliveries, and airline bookings
• Ensuring accurate data entry and timely shipment updates within the company’s operating system
• Working closely with overseas offices and international partners
• Resolving shipment issues, delays, and discrepancies
• Ensuring compliance with U.S. export regulations and company procedures
• Providing a high level of customer service throughout the shipment lifecycle

Requirements

• The successful candidate will have previous experience within U.S. freight forwarding, with a strong focus on Air Export operations.
• Organized, detail-oriented, commercially aware, and comfortable managing multiple international shipments simultaneously.
• Experience with CargoWise is highly preferred.