Ocean Import or Export Coordinator
Salary - $50k to $65k base depending on experience
Excellent benefits, 401k, medical
Cargowise advantageous or similar software
Must have a minimum of 2 years of current experience working at an International freight forwarder in operations is required to complete the tasks asked for this position.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US.
Sorry, Visa/sponsorship is not available.
The client
Our client as a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, excels in providing comprehensive freight forwarding solutions across international borders. With a robust network of partners and cutting-edge technology, they ensure seamless, efficient, and cost-effective transportation of goods worldwide.
The Import or Export coordinator is responsible for the handling of ocean import or export files, including following the compliance guidelines that are in place, preparing quotes, and customer service.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Handle day-to-day ocean import or export shipments.
Pre-alert agent and shipper; organize and prepare documentation for customers; follow up with steamship lines; maintain daily reports for pending shipments as required.
Ensure all required documents are received; send final documents as needed.
Could you file the relevant documentation to process the shipments?
Arrange pick-ups, deliveries and container loading as required.
Maintain customer service updates, including tracking cargo from origin to destination.
Set up billing and payables.
Other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills and Expertise:
Commitment to excellent customer service, utilizing effective communication and follow-up skills.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment at all levels of the organization or work independently with little or no supervision to achieve results.
Practical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Qualifications:
Minimum high school diploma or GED.
2 years experience in International freight forwarding logistics operations
2 years of customer service experience.

FreightTAS are Talent and Acquisition Specialists in Executive and Search of high caliber professionals in the Freight Forwarding Industry.
We serve global organizations from small, medium and large across the whole of the USA.
Our clients understand that finding top talent, will be the key to the survival and success of their business.
Committed to the highest of ethical and professional standards, with passion and an uncompromising drive, we strive to exceed our customer’s needs and expectations.
We pride ourselves in listening to our clients, hearing the candidate needs and finding the right candidates for the employer and the right positions for the job seeker.
Our focus allows us to quickly understand your needs and find the best solutions.
Our goal is to bring the best individuals to the U.S. organizations we work with.
We have Acquisition Specialists covering the East Coast, Southeast, Midwest, North & Southwest and the West Coast where we have over 25 years’ experience in the industry.
Please contact our nearest Acquisition Specialist for your Freight Forwarding recruitment needs.
Contacts:
West Coast: Jason Pocock - Founder/CEO - Jason@FreightTAS.com
East Coast: Gary Hall - President- Garyh@FreightTAS.com
South East - Bret Thomas - Bret@FreightTAS.com
North East/Midwest- Will Jones - Will@FreightTAS.com
North East/Midwest- Jon Randall - Jon@FreightTAS.com