Job Title: Import/Export Operations Agent-Government & Defense Specialist Job Location: Sterling, VirginiaDHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services.
Around 30,000 employees work to ensure the transport of all kinds of shipments by air or sea.
DGF’s logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor.
They also include special transport-related services.
Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.htmlAs an Import/Export Operations Agent-Government & Defense Specialist you will be responsible for the movement of our Gov.
& Defense customer’s Air / Ocean Export & Import shipments.
You will be the main point of contact for coordination between customer’s shipment exports & Imports, customs brokers, and shipping carriers, and coordination with the network offices.
This position will be based at our IAD Station, located in Sterling Virginia.Key Responsibilities:Completes coordination between all applicable parties for all Air / Ocean Export & Import shipments for our customers; ensures timely bookings with airline on customer behalf Prepares export documentation, including entry into CW1 Air/Ocean, in accordance to country requirements as well as the preparation of Certificate of Origin, Cargo Manifest, NAFTA Certificate, Airway Bill/BL and any other documents required by the customer Compliant filing of AES (automated electronic system) export customs Responsible for timely completion of export/Import documents and coordinate with both customer and/or warehouse for timely delivery of cargo Communicates regularly with customer in regards to customer’s shipment status as well as continuous communication with overseas to meet delivery commitments; follow-up with airline to monitor and track departure and arrival information and updates Ensures invoicing of rendered services is completed accurately and in a timeframe consistent with company policy.
Ensure customer profiles are accurate and updatedSkills / Requirements:Must have previous Air or Ocean experience in a logistics/freight forwarding industryMust have previous ITAR / Government & Defense shipment knowledgeExceptional customer service skillsDetail oriented and strong follow-up skillsProficient with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook)CW1 Air / Cargo Wise systems knowledge is a plusWhy join DHL Global Forwarding?We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries.
Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees.
At DGF, we don’t build businesses.
We believe in building people so they can build the business and this means every success that we have comes from our employees.
Together, our employees continue shaping our environment as a great place to work and community that we are all proud of.As the world’s leading logistics’ company, DHL offers a wide range of interesting job challenges and opportunities in our different divisions around the globe.
Our performance management system supports us in recognizing your potential, evaluating your performance, and continuously planning the development of your career with DHL.
We will always enable you to take on responsibility and encourage your growth, personally and professionally.
We are proud of our history and what we have created, a global market leader with 30,000 passionate employees.
Our aspiration is to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF, because we have: The largest global network with more than 30,000 passionate employeesThe most efficient processes and fastest response timesThe best solutions and best customer serviceOur Vision: The Logistics Company for the WorldOur Mission: Excellence.
Simply Delivered.Our Purpose: We connect people, improving their lives.Our Values: Respect & ResultsOur Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility About DHL Global Forwarding (DGF):DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services.
Around 30,000 employees work to ensure the transport of all kinds of shipments by air or sea.
DGF’s logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor.
They also include special transport-related services.
Our business model is very asset-light, as it is based on the brokerage of transport services between customers and freight carriers.
We consolidate shipments to achieve higher volumes, purchase cargo space at better conditions and optimize network utilization.
Our global presence means we can offer a variety of routing options and meet our customers’ increasing demand for multimodal shipments.
We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries.
Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Work Authorization:DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided.
Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.