Ocean Import Coordinator

Ocean Import Coordinator

Company/Industry: Mid-size freight forwarder

Locations:
Jamaica, NY

Salary: $60-65K/yr depending on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate

Status:
Direct hire, FT, On-Site Mon-Fri

Main functions include but are not limited to:

• Receive, review and process import documentation from overseas agents/customers
• Update shipment status, issue arrival notice and obtain entry documents for customs entries. Communicate with customs brokers to confirm customs release status
• Arrange freight release with carriers/co-load agents, confirm cargo availability
• Respond to customer requests for shipment status by emails, phone calls in a timely manner, referring customer to supervisor/manager when questions are beyond scope of responsibility
• Follow up bookings received from overseas agents/customers, open import files and file ISF
• Perform any other related tasks as required or assigned by supervisor/manager

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of ocean import experience (A-Z) within freight forwarding industry
• Must be able to understand Incoterms
• Must have good computer and data entry skills, along with Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must be able to work under pressure

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $60,000.00 - $65,000.00

All compensation and pay rates are dependent upon skills and experience. Pride Staff is an equal opportunity employer.