Air Import Specialist

Job SummaryJAS is an international supply-chain services and solutions company. The Air Import Specialist is responsible for managing air import shipments and ensuring high-quality service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.Essential FunctionsTrack arrivals of cargo via web for JAS origin and warehouses.Receive customer-service transmissions and forward them to warehouses at least 8 hours before flight arrival.Report missing documents or packages to customer service, origin, and customer.Forward customer-service transmissions to generate the operation.Generate notice of arrival of cargo to the warehouse/fiscal warehouse and send dispatch.Generate invoice for freight and handling of the operation as soon as cargo arrives.Coordinate sending of documents to customers by courier.Issue insurance according to customer-service instruction.Comply with customs transmissions at the times regulated by customs.Notify client of the arrival of their cargo immediately.Daily track all pending flights, reporting delays or other issues.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneQualificationsMinimum 3 years' experience in air imports or combination of education and expertise required.Excellent organizational skills.Excellent written and verbal skills.Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently.Knowledge of U.S. customs laws, practices and procedures.Able to perform the essential duties of this position without posing a "direct threat" to health or safety.Able to interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates and supervisors.Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED required.Minimum 3 years of experience in air imports or combination of education and expertise required.Cargowise (C1) experience preferred.Experience and knowledge regarding import entry procedures, compliance, rules and regulations preferred.OGA experience preferred.Environment100% performed in a climate-controlled internal office environment under normal office conditions.Physical RequirementsEmployees are required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk and hear; frequently stop, kneel, crouch, lift weight or exert force up to a maximum of 25pounds. The position requires ability to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment.Additional ResponsibilitiesFollow company HR policy, code of business conduct and department policies, including protecting confidential company information, punctual attendance and good safety practices in all activities.Responsibilities may change as per company business needs and may include additional or different duties not listed herein.Pay and BenefitsPay range: $26.50–$31.25 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Base compensation is the first tier of the compensation with additional rewards based on skill, experience and other criteria. Benefits include dental, vision and health insurance, 401(k) and bonuses (depending on role).Equal Opportunity EmployerJAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Where required by state law and/or city ordinance, this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's FormI-9 to confirm work authorization.J-18808-Ljbffr