Air Import Gateway Specialist
DHL
Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Execute orders by confirming arrival times, coordinating with carriers, inputting data, and dispatching recoveries.
- Build relationships by responding timely to customer communications via email, fax, and mail.
- Work with air and ground transportation partners to handle import shipments.
- Receive and track airfreight import consols through arrival into final destination.
- 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 and data input.
- Communicate with and ensure release of the freight from air carriers.
- Perform billing to internal customers and/or other offices.
- Setup and coordinate direct deliveries to the customer.
- Handle and manage all operational issues at file level regarding exceptions.
- Additional projects as directed.
Experience Requirements
Required
1+ years of experience in freight forwarding industry, air import experience preferred.
1 year of experience
Benefits & Perks
Benefits Package
- Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
- $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution for 401(k) Match.
- Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate through Stock Purchase Plan.
- Comprehensive medical plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
- Optional coverage for vision exams, frames, and contacts.
- Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major dental services.
- 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days for Paid Time Off.
Required Skills
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Full Job Description
Job Location: Hebron, Kentucky
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' 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.
Key Responsibilities- Execute orders by confirming arrival times, coordinating with carriers, inputting data, and dispatching recoveries.
- Build relationships by responding timely to customer communications via email, fax, and mail.
- Work with air and ground transportation partners to handle import shipments.
- Receive and track airfreight import consols through arrival into final destination.
- 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 and data input.
- Communicate with and ensure release of the freight from air carriers.
- Perform billing to internal customers and/or other offices.
- Setup and coordinate direct deliveries to the customer.
- Handle and manage all operational issues at file level regarding exceptions.
- Additional projects as directed.
- 1+ years of experience in freight forwarding industry, air import experience preferred.
- Cargo Wise systems knowledge is a plus.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Detail oriented and strong follow-up skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Pay Range: $21.32 - $28.43/hr. (Based on Experience)
Benefits (All Non-Union Employees):
- Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
- $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution for 401(k) Match.
- Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate through Stock Purchase Plan.
- Comprehensive medical plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
- Optional coverage for vision exams, frames, and contacts.
- Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major dental services.
- 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days for Paid Time Off.
Why Join DHL Global Forwarding? At DHL Global Forwarding, we invest in our employees' growth, providing training, guidance, and career advancement opportunities. We believe in building careers, not just jobs, and empowering our team to develop skills and achieve long-term success. Be part of DHL Group, the world's leading logistics provider, operating in 220+ countries.
Equal Opportunity Employer: DHL Global Forwarding is committed to equal employment opportunities, evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
How to Apply
DHL pays $24 for Freight Agent in Hebron, Kentucky, with most salaries ranging from $18 to $33. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.
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