Airfreight Import Operations Executive

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,000 people worldwide.

We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.

We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

Scope

Effective coordination and execution of airfreight operations and pricing in line with the BDP standard procedure.

Responsibilities

• Airfreight rate negotiation with BDP Offices and agents
• Preparing quotation to the client including freight and insurance (if required) and follow-up
• Monitor and data maintenance of quotations and win-loss ratio
• Keep track record for airline contract rates (validity/expiry)
• Maintain healthy relations with agents

Operation

• Coordinating with Ground Handling Agent for Cargo Arrival and Delivery Order readiness
• Execution of customs clearance in accordance with UAE customs rules and regulations including submission of original documents
• Coordinating with customer and dispatch team for cargo delivery
• Ensure cargo delivery in good condition with POD
• On-time creation of Job Costing Sheet once full delivery is done to finance for invoicing
• Alert and update the shipment details on BDP system

Customer Service

• Ensure on-time update of cargo status to customer
• Understand customer’s clearance requirement and instruction i.e. duty exempted, import for re-export, etc.
• Inform customer with the clearance requirements prior to cargo arrival
• On-time invoicing of customer, 48 hours after cargo delivery

Exemption Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Qualifications / Experience

• 3+ years experience in airfreight import operations with knowledge in Emirsal and Calogi system and Dubai customs procedure
• College / University graduate
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Software applications, MS Excel expertise.