Specialist Air Export Zürich

Introduction

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Overview

Join our team in Zurich as a Specialist Air Export and ensure smooth, compliant operations for our customers. In this role, you’ll implement and maintain customer-specific work processes and procedures while managing assigned administrative tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help us deliver exceptional service and uphold our standards.

Responsibilities

• Order processing and shipment registration 
• Organization of freight and customs handling, as well as export control 
• Preparation and monitoring of offers 
• Ensuring and processing billing to customers 
• Processing of special orders, as well as complaints 
• Supporting and advising the customers and agents 
• Preparation of delivery bills, customs documents, etc.
• Monitoring appointments 
• Maintenance of statistics for performance measurement and as a basis for accounting 
• Documentation and optimization of workflows 
• Support of supervisors in projects
• Execute all Dangerous Goods shipments in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (as applicable)
• Contribute actively to a healthy and secure work environment by reporting unsafe/unsecure/unhealthy conditions and possible improvements

Qualifications

• Completed training in freight forwarding 
• Eventually completed trainings and professional courses in the field of export, DG (Dangerous Goods) 
• min 2 years of professional experience in the commercial area of export air freight
• Efficient, fast and independent way of working 
• Ability to work in a team 
• Responsibility and reliability 
• Good organizational skills 
• Proactive, responsible and dynamic personality 
• Team and service orientation 
• Fluent oral and written English and German 
• Additional (major) European languages would be an asset
• Experience in the use of a freight forwarding software

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

What AIT Can Offer You

We believe in rewarding your talent and supporting your growth. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you’ll enjoy:

• Attractive Pension Scheme with higher employer contributions for your future security
• Full coverage of accident insurance premiums, giving you peace of mind
• Subsidized parking for commuters and a CHF 60 monthly public transport subsidy to support sustainable travel
• Generous vacation policy: at least 25 days per year, increasing with age, plus complimentary hours before public holidays
• Work-life balance perks: a 41-hour work week, flexible working hours, and a hybrid work model with up to two home office days per week
• Volunteer time: up to 5 hours annually to support causes you care aboutProfessional development support, including partial financial assistance for selected training programs