Import & Export Airfreight Specialist
2 months ago
Elizabethport
Job Description Thor Xpress Transport is a fast-growing trucking and logistics company seeking an experienced Import & Export Airfreight Specialist to join our team. This is a full-time, in-person position focused on coordinating, tracking, and supervising airfreight shipments across our nationwide transportation network. Key Responsibilities • Coordinate and track import and export airfreight freight from acceptance through final delivery., • For export shipments, monitor the entire process from cargo acceptance/pickup through delivery to the designated airport and airline., • For import shipments, coordinate and monitor shipments from airport availability and pickup through delivery to the final destination., • Book transportation and coordinate pickups, deliveries, airport transfers, and linehaul movements., • Monitor shipment milestones, deadlines, flight schedules, cutoffs, availability, and delivery requirements., • Review and audit airline, transportation documentation and related shipping documents., • Communicate with airlines, ground handling agents, freight forwarders, customs brokers, truck dispatchers, drivers, customers, and internal operations teams., • Proactively identify delays, documentation issues, customs-related holds, missed connections, or other exceptions and coordinate solutions., • Provide customers and internal stakeholders with timely and accurate shipment status updates., • Maintain accurate shipment information and documentation across multiple TMS systems and online platforms., • Ensure proper handoff and communication between all parties involved throughout the transportation process. Qualifications: • Previous experience in air cargo, airline operations, freight forwarding, import/export operations, or a related logistics role strongly preferred., • Good understanding of airfreight import and export processes and documentation., • Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously., • Strong computer and technology skills with the ability to work efficiently across multiple TMS systems, airline portals, tracking platforms, and other online systems., • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers, vendors, airlines, agents, brokers, and internal teams., • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive transportation environment. What We're Looking For: We are looking for someone who understands that successful airfreight operations require constant monitoring, attention to detail, proactive communication, and follow-through. The ideal candidate takes ownership of each shipment and works closely with all stakeholders to ensure freight moves efficiently and on schedule. \nCompany Description Thor Xpress Transport, LLC is a well established and growing logistics company specializing in air freight trucking, linehaul LTL, and FTL. Thor Xpress Transport, LLC is a well established and growing logistics company specializing in air freight trucking, linehaul LTL, and FTL.\n