Air Freight Operational Expert - Southfield, MI

This is a position within the Air Freight Import / Export Team at our Southfield, MI office. The primary responsibility of this position will be to facilitate all operational activity as it relates to any air freight shipment. This position will act as the principle point of contact for any air shipments owned or managed by the Global Forwarding office in Southfield, MI.

The responsibilities for this position include:
- Communicate with Account Management group on all air freight shipments.
- Facilitate and coordinate all Air shipments sent through the air team.
- Arrange Pick ups and deliveries of all air freight shipments.
- Facilitate the collection of all documents needed from the Account Manager or customer.
- SLI (Shippers Letter of Instruction)
- Commercial/Proforma Invoice
- Packing list
- TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Known or UnKnown shipper form.
- Check shipper status on the KSMS (Known Shipper Management System).
- Assist Sales and Account management with pricing.
- Work with carrier base to secure rates and facilitate spot rates when needed from the airlines.
- Assist with air quotes sent to the team distribution lists.
- Obtain all AES information needed for an export shipment.
- Coordinate all activity between Air, CHB, Warehouse and Inland regarding all air import shipments.