Freight Forwarder, Air Import – Pharma

. Manage the complete air import freight forwarding process from pre-alert through final delivery .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeIselin • New Jersey • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $25 - $31 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the complete air import freight forwarding process from pre-alert through final delivery
Coordinate import shipments with overseas DSV offices, customs brokers, trucking companies, warehouses, and customers
Handle pharmaceutical, healthcare, life science, and temperature-sensitive shipments according to customer and regulatory requirements
Review import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bills, and other required documentation
Monitor shipment milestones and proactively address delays and operational issues
Coordinate temperature-controlled shipments and verify appropriate handling, storage, and transportation conditions according to GDP and SOPs
Understand and apply GDP principles to air import operations
Follow temperature-control requirements and customer-specific handling instructions
Manage shipments requiring active and passive temperature-controlled solutions
Maintain documentation and traceability throughout the shipment lifecycle

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in air freight forwarding, preferably in import operations
Previous experience handling pharmaceutical, healthcare, life science, or other temperature-sensitive cargo strongly preferred
Solid knowledge of international air freight processes and documentation
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to apply GDP (Good Distribution Practice) principles
Ability to follow temperature-control requirements and customer-specific handling instructions
Knowledge of active and passive temperature-controlled solutions
Ability to maintain appropriate documentation and traceability throughout the shipment lifecycle

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work in an international environment
Opportunity to develop expertise in specialized logistics
Equal employment opportunity
Special assistance or accommodation available during employment application process