Export Gateway Coordinator I
About the position Detail-oriented and proactive Airfreight Export Gateway Coordinator to organize and execute export gateway operations. This role is critical in ensuring timely and compliant movement of international airfreight shipments, coordinating with internal teams, carriers, and overseas offices to optimize consolidation and routing.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and Review Documentation: Accurately prepare and review export documentation, including Master Air Waybills (MAWBs), House Air Waybills (HAWBs), AES filings, TSA forms, and commercial invoices.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with TSA, IATA, and U.S. Customs regulations for all export shipments.
- Coordinate Shipments: Organize consolidations and direct shipments according to routing instructions, cut-off times, and customer requirements.
- Book Cargo Space: Secure cargo space with airlines and helps maintain carrier relationships to ensure timely movement of freight.
- Monitor and Track Shipments: Track and trace shipments throughout transit, monitor flight schedules and capacity, and proactively resolve delays or discrepancies.
- Collaborate with Warehouse Teams: Communicate with warehouse staff to ensure proper documentation, cargo build-up, labeling, and loading procedures are followed.
- Maintain Accurate Records: Keep detailed and accurate records in accordance with TSA and company standards for audit and compliance purposes
Requirements
- 1- 2 years of experience in airfreight export operations, preferably in a gateway or consolidation role.
- Strong knowledge of export documentation, AES filing, and TSA/IATA regulations.
- Familiarity with airline booking platforms and freight forwarding systems (e.g., CargoWise, Webcargo, etc.).
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively via phone and email.
- Prolonged sitting at a desk or computer terminal
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and handling documents
- Visual acuity for reading and computer work
- Walking short distances within the office or building
- Requires ability to adapt to changing priorities and multitask in a dynamic environment.
Nice-to-haves
- DG certification and/or IATA training is a plus.
Benefits
- Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date
- 401k with a company match
- Standard 10 days PTO
- Eligible for bonus plan
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Eligble for OT pay if applicable
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more
- Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.
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