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Export Operations Specialist

Emons Air & Sea
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

EXPORT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - Chicago (Itasca, IL Branch)

Who We Are:
Emons Air & Sea LLC is a global leader in freight forwarding, offering full-service logistics solutions with a personal touch. As a proud member of Emons Air & Sea GmbH, we’ve been delivering seamless supply chain solutions since 1990. With six U.S. offices and a presence in 16 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East—plus a trusted partner network in over 100 countries—we ensure that our clients’ logistics needs are met with precision and care.

At Emons, we don’t just move cargo—we move businesses forward. If you’re a driven, results-oriented Export Operations Specialist looking to grow your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and customer excellence, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us!

  • Competitive Salary – Your success is rewarded!
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package – We take care of our team.
  • Growth Opportunities – Join a fast-paced, stable, and forward-thinking work environment.

Your Impact as an Export Operations Specialist:

We’re looking for a highly organized, analytical professional to manage export operations at our Chicago branch (Itasca, IL). You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth international shipments, coordinating with clients, carriers, and overseas agents while handling critical export documentation.

Top Tasks:

  • Export Documentation: AES Entry, Export Bills of Lading & Air/Ocean shipment prep.
  • Freight Coordination: Book & track outbound shipments with carriers & agents.
  • Client & Agent Billing: Prepare quotations, process invoices, and maintain files.
  • Order Management: Ensure timely follow-ups and delivery scheduling.
  • Communication: Manage correspondence with clients & overseas partners.
  • Data Management: Input and track POs, payable entries & other key logistics data.
  • Special Projects: Support company initiatives as needed.
  • Overtime & occasional weekend work may be required during peak times.
  • Minimal Travel required.

What Sets You Apart:

  • 1 to 3 years’ experience in export operations.
  • Proficiency in AES Entry, Export Bills of Lading, and shipment documentation.
  • Strong skills in booking/tracking outbound freight, data entry, and file maintenance
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Solid math skills and thorough knowledge of domestic & international geography.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks under pressure (occasional overtime/weekend work may be required).

If you’re conscientious, take pride in your work, and thrive in a time-sensitive environment, we want to hear from you! Join us at Emons and be part of our global success story!

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