Freight Forwarding Agent (Airfreight Focus)

Location: Grapevine, TX (Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Our client, a dynamic and established freight forwarder in the Dallas area, is seeking a dedicated Freight Forwarding Agent with a strong emphasis on airfreight operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing international shipments and ensuring seamless supply chain solutions. If you have expertise in air cargo logistics and a passion for optimizing global trade, this opportunity offers growth in a collaborative team setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and manage airfreight shipments from origin to destination, including booking with airlines, preparing documentation, and tracking cargo in real-time.
Handle customs brokerage processes, ensuring compliance with international regulations, tariffs, and trade agreements (e.g., FAA, TSA, and IATA standards).
Liaise with clients, carriers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues, provide status updates, and negotiate rates for airfreight services.
Prepare and review shipping documents such as air waybills (AWBs), commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.
Monitor shipment timelines, anticipate delays due to weather, customs holds, or capacity constraints, and implement contingency plans.
Optimize routing and consolidation of air cargo to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.
Maintain accurate records in logistics software systems (e.g., familiarity with CargoWise or similar platforms).
Support occasional ocean or ground freight tasks as needed, but with primary focus on airfreight volumes.
Stay updated on industry trends, including airfreight market fluctuations, fuel surcharges, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in freight forwarding, with at least 1 year focused on airfreight operations.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Strong knowledge of airfreight processes, including IATA Dangerous Goods regulations and perishable cargo handling.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and logistics management software.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build relationships with international partners.
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends to accommodate global time zones and urgent shipments.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no sponsorship available.

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