Air Export HUB Specialist (Chicago)

Air Export Hub / Gateway Specialist

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.

The Air Export HUB / Gateway Specialist is responsible for managing and coordinating air export shipments within a HUB or gateway environment. This role ensures the efficient movement of freight by consolidating shipments, optimizing routing, and ensuring compliance with international regulations. The specialist maintains clear communication with all stakeholders, providing timely updates while delivering exceptional service to both suppliers and customers. Additionally, they uphold quality standards, resolve logistical challenges, and contribute to seamless operational workflows.

Essential Functions :

• The Air Gateway / HUB specialist will process and close MAWB for consolidations and back-to-back AWB's.
• Ensure that file contains all necessary documents and copies are in proper sequence.
• To do what it takes to meet and exceed Internal and External customers' defined needs and expectations.
• Book space with carriers.
• Ensure all MAWBs are rated correctly.
• Obtain spot codes on all special negotiated rates with carriers
• Enter spot rates and codes in C1.
• Track AWB and provide COB information to the respective branches.
• Research on all CCA, weight and rate discrepancies sent by carriers.
• Filing of files.
• Perform other duties as needed or requested.
• Manage / update carrier / vendor rates. Obtain spot rates when necessary.
• Communicate / correspond with overseas agents and clients in a timely manner. To include pre alert, rate requests, shipment status.
• Track shipments and update customers / agents of status.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience :

The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and / or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

In accordance with Illinois state law, we are committed to providing pay transparency to all job applicants. For this position, the hourly pay rate is $25-30 / HR, depending on qualifications and experience. This range represents the full compensation potential for this role, and the specific compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on factors such as skills, experience, and other relevant qualifications.

In addition to base salary, JAS Forwarding offers a comprehensive benefits package, including dental, vision, and health insurance, 401(k), bonuses (depending on role) etc.

Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.

JAS 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 Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Notice to Applicants : JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER. JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY.