Govt. & Defense : Operations Specialist
Core
Facilitate the movement of Government & Defense related products/equipment/materials in/out of the country via ocean & air freight, ensuring compliance with organizational policy and relevant laws.
Role type
Operations Specialist (Government & Defense Logistics)
Builds
Air and ocean freight shipments for government and defense clients
Domain
Logistics & Supply Chain (Government & Defense)
Required skills
Air freight shipment handling, ITAR and licensed commodities knowledge, US federal agency coordination, Customs laws and procedures, Carrier/vendor rate management, Customer invoicing and payable approval, US Customs AES filings, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) management
Preferred skills
Freight forwarding industry experience, Government & Defense related shipment experience, US Exports Compliance knowledge, Cargowise (C1) experience, Additional languages, Geographical knowledge
Technologies
Microsoft Office suite, Cargowise
Responsibilities
Prepare/coordinate documentation for air transportation activities, Coordinate with US federal agencies and Foreign Militaries/Defense Contractors, Coordinate cargo pick up/transfer and monitor status, Communicate with authorities, customers, and suppliers, Manage carrier/vendor rates, Track shipments and update customers/agents, Create and maintain customer files, Complete US Customs AES filings, Manage operational KPIs
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC