ITN Logistics

Air Import Coordinator

Mississauga, OntarioFull-time
CA$57,000 - CA$63,000 annually
About the Job
We are seeking Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents with 3+ years of experience in Air Imports.
Experience with Cargowise software is a plus.

The role of Air Import Coordinator contributes to the success of the company and to its long term growth to achieve the new Vision. ITN/Scan Global Logistics has differentiated itself by providing a comprehensive program to ensure exceptional and unique customer service. Open and effective communication and excellent service to our clients is a key component of this program. The company has developed long term relationships with its clients and the retention of clients is a key element in the continued success of the organization. The Air Import Coordinator is responsible for ensuring pro-active timely, accurate and quality operational policies, systems and processes are followed to ensure every client shipment is tracked and communicated.

Job Description:
  • Achieve Department and personal objectives for the Year.
  • Continued nurturing of the relationship and growth of existing and new customers. 
  • Ensuring Air Imports is functioning consistent with ITN values, strategies, and objectives.
  • Provide superior service to customers in all aspects of Air Imports.
  • Keeping customers informed with booking confirmations, pre-alerts. 
  • Arrange collection and transportation of goods with overseas agents.
  • Communicating shipment updates and pick-ups with overseas agents.
  • Issuance of manifest, delivery request, and releases.
  • Preparing profit share calculations and negotiate rates with carriers, agents, and related vendors.
  • Ensuring billing and collections are done in a timely and systematic manner.
  • Reviewing and approving vendor/agent debit/credit notes.
  • Other administrative functions for the dept.

Essential Criteria
  •  Superior knowledge of the Logistics industry and the key players within the industry nationally and globally.
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to encourage a team-based approach, and develop excellent relationships with customers and ITN Departments
  • A logical mind with the capacity to overcome difficult problems creatively
  • Good organisational skills together with the ability to prioritise functions.
  • The ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing).
  •  Ability to work well with all levels of management, executive leadership and support staff, and to be able to manage high pressure or crisis situations calmly
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Recognize how to maximize profits
  • Knowledge of Air freight operation, documentation, regulations and equipment
  • Ensures that the IT resources are being used for maximum productivity