What are the responsibilities and job description for the Air Import Agent position at DHL Global Forwarding?
Description Job Title : Air Import Agent Job Location : Seattle, WA (Renton) 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 Import Agent you will be responsible for the movement of our customer's air import shipments. You will be the main point of contact for coordination between customer's shipment imports, 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 Skills / Requirements : Exceptional customer service skills Detail oriented and strong follow-up skills Proficient with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Air freight industry experience (including exports) preferred Cargo Wise systems knowledge is a plus Benefits : (All non-union employees) Total Compensation Package : We offer a competitive base salary. 401(k) with a match : Pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan comes with a $1 for $1 match up to 4% quarterly, plus a 2% base contribution annually to help you save for retirement. Stock Purchase Plan : Eligible employees can purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a 15% discount and benefit from the Group's success as shareholders. Medical : We offer comprehensive healthcare plans covering preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services, and prescription drugs. Vision : Optional coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses. Dental : Optional coverage for preventative, major, and basic dental services. Holiday / Paid Time Off : The company provides paid time off for 7 major holidays each calendar year (New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day), plus 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation days. Why join DHL Global Forwarding? We are part of the DHL Group the world's leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED EXTERNALLY AS TOP EMPLOYER AND A GREAT PLACE TO WORK ! WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO YOU? It means that when you partner with DHL Global Forwarding you're working with an ethical and socially responsible company. We believe that when people love to come to work, they give more, try harder for their Customers, and are proud of the service they give. And that's why external organizations have granted us different accolades for our people practices Our Vision : The Logistics Company for the
