Bensenville, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$59k–$75k/yr
Job Description Export Specialist - International Air & Ocean Freight Forwarding Chicago, IL Area Edward J Zarach & Associates, Inc., dba Zarach Logistics is located in Bensenville, Illinois near Chicago, O’Hare ai…
Skills: International Freight Forwarding, Air Export Coordination, Ocean Export Coordination, Shipping Documentation, Customer Relationship Management
Bensenville, Illinois, United States • Hybrid
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Manage the full shipment lifecycle for assigned customer accounts, coordinating air and ocean exports from the US to foreign countries. Responsible for preparing all necessary export documentation, communicating with clients and carriers, and ensuring timely billing and delivery.
Preferred candidates have 1+ years of experience in international freight forwarding and a college degree or equivalent. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess legal authorization to work in the United States.
Job Description
Edward J Zarach & Associates, Inc., dba Zarach Logistics is located in Bensenville, Illinois near Chicago, O’Hare airport and is hiring to fill a full-time position as an Ocean and Air Export Specialist. This person will be responsible for managing and operating the shipment lifecycle for their assigned customer accounts. They will be the key customer contact and need to be an expert in ensuring all requests and customer requirements are met and answered accurately and in a timely manner. This person will be accountable for executing and overseeing tasks for each shipment in addition to daily communication, reporting, and email management.
Our work environment includes:
We are looking for an Export Specialist for Air & Ocean shipments who will be responsible for all duties and tasks related to moving our clients’ freight from the United States into foreign countries. The Export Specialist is the single point of contact within Zarach Logistics for the clients that they support. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks while thriving in a fast-paced environment.
As the designated single point of contact, the Export Specialist may collaborate with all levels of personnel within the client’s company, its agents, vendors, and customers. You will occasionally have video calls in support of your clients and must be comfortable interacting with these clients in a consistently professional manner.
These job descriptions are not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the person who is managerially responsible for this position.
Employees work on site at the Zarach Logistics offices located in Bensenville, IL 60106. There may be instances where you may work beyond normal operating hours or need to work from home. There may be instances where you travel to client locations.
We are looking for a well-organized, disciplined, and motivated team member who has the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. They should be resourceful, decisive, thorough, and detail oriented. As an organization, we value relationships and are looking for caring team members that help us build enduring relationships with all of our stakeholders.
Zarach Logistics is an International Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker specializing in the fast-paced logistics world. We believe that providing meaningful work is our mission. The organization has been thriving for over 40 years due to a culture of empowering its team to serve clients and providing our team members with the tools and flexibility to do this well. We invest in leadership and industry relevant education opportunities for our team. We celebrate our team successes in and out of work. We offer a collaborative environment and excellent benefits. If you have integrity, strive to be a good listener, and have a growth mindset, please contact us.
Please visit www.zarachlogistics.com for further information about our company.
Edward J. Zarach & Associates, Inc. dba Zarach Logistics, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Starting salary will be based on current experience.
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Beyond Supply Chain, Building Relationships
Zarach Logistics is a full-service logistics provider serving importers and exporters across the United States and worldwide. We specialize in international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and domestic transportation including local and long-haul trucking. Our team also delivers consultative supply chain solutions, compliance expertise, and project-based logistics management. Whether you need transactional shipment services or comprehensive end-to-end logistics strategies, we combine competitive rates with the personalized service and reliable results our customers trust.
Offices: 650 Supreme Dr, Bensenville, Illinois 60106, US · 14 W, Hawthorne Ave., Suite 103, Valley Stream, NY 11580, US · 940 Aldrin Dr., Suite 108, Eagan, MN 55121, US · 17401 Aldine Westfield Rd, Houston, Texas 77073, US · 6023 S Howell Ave, Suite 200, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207, US
Beyond Supply Chain, Building Relationships
Zarach Logistics is a full-service logistics provider serving importers and exporters across the United States and worldwide. We specialize in international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and domestic transportation including local and long-haul trucking. Our team also delivers consultative supply chain solutions, compliance expertise, and project-based logistics management. Whether you need transactional shipment services or comprehensive end-to-end logistics strategies, we combine competitive rates with the personalized service and reliable results our customers trust.
Offices: 650 Supreme Dr, Bensenville, Illinois 60106, US · 14 W, Hawthorne Ave., Suite 103, Valley Stream, NY 11580, US · 940 Aldrin Dr., Suite 108, Eagan, MN 55121, US · 17401 Aldine Westfield Rd, Houston, Texas 77073, US · 6023 S Howell Ave, Suite 200, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207, US