Logistics / Global Freight Management Specialist Jobot
Irvine, CA7 days ago
- $75,000–$80,000 Per Year
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Skills
- Air Cargounmatched
- Billingunmatched
- Billing Recordsunmatched
- Brokerageunmatched
- Cargo/Freightunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Customer Satisfactionunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Document Managementunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- Freight Forwardingunmatched
- Health Insuranceunmatched
- Import/Export Complianceunmatched
- Logisticsunmatched
- Logistics Industry Softwareunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Marine Cargounmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Plan Meetingsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Record Keepingunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Systems Maintenanceunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Truckingunmatched
- United States Customsunmatched
- Warehousingunmatched
Description
Benefits:
Position Title: Import Freight Forwarder
Department: Operations / Logistics
Reports To: Operations Manager / Logistics Manager
Job Summary
The Import Freight Forwarder is responsible for coordinating and managing international import shipments via air and ocean freight. This role ensures shipments move efficiently from origin to final destination while complying with all customs regulations, documentation requirements, and company procedures. The Import Freight Forwarder communicates with overseas agents, carriers, customs brokers, and customers to provide smooth and timely cargo movement.
Key Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Key Skills
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
Position Title: Import Freight Forwarder
Department: Operations / Logistics
Reports To: Operations Manager / Logistics Manager
Job Summary
The Import Freight Forwarder is responsible for coordinating and managing international import shipments via air and ocean freight. This role ensures shipments move efficiently from origin to final destination while complying with all customs regulations, documentation requirements, and company procedures. The Import Freight Forwarder communicates with overseas agents, carriers, customs brokers, and customers to provide smooth and timely cargo movement.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare quotations in coordination with foreign agents and Carriers
- Coordinate and manage international import shipments by air and ocean freight
- Track and monitor shipments from origin to final delivery
- Prepare and review import documentation including bills of lading, airway bills, commercial invoices, and packing lists
- Communicate with overseas agents, carriers, trucking companies, and warehouses
- Ensure compliance with U.S. customs regulations and import requirements
- Coordinate customs clearance with customs brokers
- Provide shipment updates and excellent customer service to clients
- Arrange delivery appointments and inland transportation
- Resolve shipment delays, discrepancies, or documentation issues
- Maintain accurate shipment records and update internal systems
- Verify freight charges, invoices, and billing information
- Work closely with operations team to ensure customer satisfaction
- Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or international shipping
- Knowledge of air freight and ocean import procedures
- Understanding of import documentation and customs processes
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines
- Proficiency in logistics software, email, and Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in freight forwarding or logistics operations
- Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance
- Experience working with international agents and carriers
- Familiarity with freight management or ERP systems
Key Skills
- Logistics coordination
- International shipping knowledge
- Documentation management
- Time management and organization
- Customer communication
- Problem solving and multitasking
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Carson, CA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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