Air Export Manager

Location: Mount Prospect, IL         
Hybrid work Schedule
Subsidiary: Rohlig USA        
Country: United States
Start: ASAP


The Air Export Manager will assist management in achieving the stated branch goals that are in line with the company policy and established procedures including, but not limited to, increasing company profit. The Air Export Manager will also provide ideas or ways to improve operational policies and procedures. Supervises and co-ordinates the activities of the Air Export department in arranging the timely dispatch of goods by Air in a timely manner to customers, as per customer orders and prescribed quality standards while using discretion and independent judgment. The Air Export Manager will also be responsible for the P/L of the Air Export department.

 

Responsibilities

  • Increasing Branch Profits

    • Utilize discretion and independent judgment to engage vendors to increase margin on each shipment.

    • Utilize discretion and independent judgment to ship goods using the most efficient, cost-effective route to increase margin on each shipment.

    • Discretion to engage vendors.

    • Management of vendors.

    • Negotiate rates with shipping vendors.

    • Employee profit and loss on each shipment will be analyzed.

    • Overall management of desk to maximize profit
       

  • Coordinating Operations for Airfreight Exports

    • Ensuring customer support documentation is available and correct.

    • Booking freight with Airlines and consolidators and obtaining freight rates.

    • Arranging picks up and on behalf of the client/agent as required.

    • Registration of shipments.

    • Accurate completion of Airway Bills.

    • Operating customs exit systems, ensuring relevant input data is recorded for obtaining E.C.N clearance.

    • Reporting to customs where relevant.

    • Ensure timely delivery to carrier’s consolidators, packing depots, costing invoicing and collection of correct charges.

    • Ensures compliance with all regulations prescribed by USA customs/IATA/TSA.

  • Client and Supplier Management

    • Quotes and records rates to clients and prospective clients. Negotiates buying rates with airlines/shipping lines and subcontractors.

    • Deployment of information about all contracts with customers and suppliers to all parties.

    • Manages allocated customers using established tools (e.g. Activity reports) to achieve and exceed targets.

    • Traces orders and ensures that information affecting arrival and dispatch is communicated to customers (internally & externally) or their agents.

    • Reacts in a timely manner when reviewing discrepancies and keeps record of discrepancies via the Innovations and Incidents Management (IIM) to ensure compliance.

    • Keeps focus of competitor activities and industry trends - attends industry related functions when required.
       

Skills required

  • High school graduate or GED. Some college preferred

  • Knowledge of related computer applications, EDI, Cargowise

  • Business unit & Cost center supervision

  • Essentially five years of previous Air Export experience

  • At least one year of supervisory experience

  • Demonstrated customer services skills

  • Superb administration skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Well organized and a problem solver

  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

  • Customer focused and well-organized Communication skills are clear and concise

  • Shows initiative and drive

  • Team orientated

 

What you can expect

Working at Röhlig means to live internationality: Every day staff members around the world cooperate on developing logistics solutions for their customers. Smart minds with drive encounter numerous opportunities to play a vital role in this process. Flat hierarchies, a pleasant and friendly work environment, considerable opportunities for personal development and long-term career planning provide the basis for your success.

 

Our benefits

  • As a family-owned business we strive to be employee orientated and offer a comprehensive benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing.

  • This package includes full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, disability, and pet insurance.

  • Röhlig offers competitive compensation, 401k with employer match, PTO (you even get your birthday off too!), and a highly dynamic global work environment.

 

We look forward to meeting you!

Your contact

Mark Aulisio
Recruiter
Rohlig USA
1743 Linneman Rd. Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Telephone: 224-563-3240
mark.aulisio@rohlig.com