Air Import Supervisor

Position: Import Supervisor Compensation: $75,000 - 85,000 AnnuallyCore Responsibilities & Duties:Supervise a team of import agents to ensure timely customs clearance and transport of shipmentsDelegate work, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing situations to assign work proceduresSolve problems that may arise with customer shipmentsSupport billing functions as neededMaintain up-to-date customer profiles and rate structures, supports sales team with customer information and ratesSupport the negotiation of rates and contracts with shipping companies and suppliers to optimize costsProvide guidance and support to team members on customs procedures, documentation requirements, and trade complianceDevelop and implement standard operating procedures to increase operational efficiency and reduce errorsOther duties as assignedJob Requirements & Qualifications:3+ years experience as Import supervisor  Excellent customer service skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationComputer skills, including Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.Excellent problem solving abilitiesLeadership skills and ability to successfully delegate tasks across team spectrumWilling to go the extra mile for the customer, company, and teamAbility to work under minimal supervisionExcellent track record in the freight forwarding industryWhat We Offer:Competitive base salaryPaid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidaysCompany provided life insuranceHealth, vision, and dental insurance optionsCommuter benefit planOptional supplemental life insurance401(k)A great place to work with a terrific culture#LI-Onsite #LI-KB1Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base. Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry. Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 "Americas Most Trustworthy Companies" publication

Created: 2025-11-29