Air Import Operation

Now Hiring: Import Operations

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL (On-site)

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LOGISTEED America, Inc. is a premier provider of logistics and supply chain solutions, delivering intelligent transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding, and customs services across the U.S. and globally. With offices in major cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Miami, and Seattle, we combine cutting-edge technology with a people-first approach to The Import Specialist reports to the LOGISTEED-America, Inc.

Branch

Manager. The successful candidate in this position will possess key skills and experience which include knowledge of international air import transportation.

The successful candidate in this position will possess key skills and experience which include knowledge of international air import transportation. This position requires excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task along with the knowledge to produce accurate workflow in a fast-paced, high-pressure freight forwarding operations environment, while positively contributing to the success of the team. This role will mainly focus on air import operations but may assist with other import operations as needed.

Qualities

• Ethical with sound judgement
• Possess a passion to help team members
• Detail-oriented
• Reliable, follows through
• Balances team’s needs with goals of organization
• Outstanding written, verbal, presentation and organization communication skills

Essential Duties and Functional Responsibilities Required

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performing tasks safely
• Ensuring area housekeeping requirements are met
• Abiding by all OSHA rules and LOGISTEED America, Inc.’s safety practices
• Meeting established procedures and productivity, safety and quality standards
• Meeting attendance & punctuality standards
• Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for a shipment, taking into account the nature of the goods, cost, transit time and security
• Obtaining, checking and/or preparing all transportation documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with local and international regulations
• Liaising with third parties to move goods (by road, rail, air or sea) in accordance with customer requirements
• Working closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operations to deadlines
• Maintaining communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports and statistics
• Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight
• Managing multiple customers across the globe coordinating shipments between multiple carriers and modes of transportation
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager

COMMUNICATIONS

• Ability to use radio (if applicable) to coordinate trailer movements with switcher to designated docks
• Communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner

SAFETY

• Performing tasks safely
• Ensuring area housekeeping requirements are met
• Abiding by all Federal. State, Local safety regulations and OSHA rules and LOGISTEED-America, Inc. safety practices
• Work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain a safe, secure, clean and orderly office

TRAINING

• Assisted in onboarding, training, and mentoring new associates on export operations.
• Participate in application of LUS policies and procedures including but not limited Attendance and Punctuality policy, progressive corrective action, and other.

COLLABORATION

• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor
• Meet established procedures and productivity, safety and quality standards
• Must be able to read, write and count
• Ability to work independently and in support of the team
• Ability to review work area and determine requirements.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigne