Cargo Specialist - Air

Adecco is seeking an experienced Senior Air Cargo Operations Specialist for a dynamic and fast-paced logistics environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in air freight operations, compliance, and client service.

You will play a key role in ensuring the seamless movement of air cargo shipments while maintaining operational excellence and delivering high-quality service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of air freight shipments, from booking to final delivery
• Coordinate with airlines, customs brokers, ground handlers, and internal teams
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve delays or disruptions
• Serve as a senior escalation point for customers and operational issues
• Ensure compliance with IATA, TSA, and international shipping regulations
• Prepare and review documentation, including AWBs, invoices, and packing lists
• Build and maintain strong relationships with airline partners and clients
• Track performance metrics and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Support, mentor, and guide junior operations team members

Qualifications

• Experience in air freight or cargo operations
• Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations, incoterms, and documentation
• Experience working within a freight forwarder, logistics provider, or similar environment
• Proficiency in logistics systems and Microsoft Office (Excel preferred)
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred:

• IATA/FIATA certification
• Dangerous Goods (DGR) certification

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. There is no PTO or holiday pay for temporary assignments. Sick leave is accrued where applicable, check your state laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

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