Ocean Import Specialist
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
About the Role
Our Client is seeking an Ocean Import Specialist to coordinate full-cycle ocean import shipments manage import documentation and customs clearance processes ensure regulatory compliance communicate with carriers and agents track shipments coordinate final-mile delivery and maintain accurate records.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate full-cycle of ocean import shipments from origin country to final destinations.
- Prepare and review import documentation for Import customs clearance.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) FMC and other regulatory requirements.
- Communicate effectively with carriers customs brokers overseas agents and internal departments.
- Track trace and monitor progress of shipments and deliveries to ensure timely processing.
- Issue delivery orders and coordinate final-mile delivery with trucking companies.
- Maintain accurate records and data entry in the internal system.
Qualifications
- Associates or Bachelors degree (preferred)
- Experience in ocean import operations or international freight forwarding (preferred)
- English and Korean bilingual (preferred)
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook)
Compensation
$50000$60000
Benefits
- Health Dental and Vision PPO Insurance
- Life STD LTD Insurance
- 401(K) Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Additional Paid time off (Bereavement Wedding Birth of a Child etc.)
- Years of Service Awards
- Education Assistant Program (Based on Eligibility)
Required Skills:
Responsibilities Coordinate full-cycle of ocean import shipments from origin country to final destinations. Prepare and review import documentation for Import customs clearance. Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) FMC and other regulatory requirements. Communicate effectively with carriers customs brokers overseas agents and internal departments. Track trace and monitor progress of shipments and deliveries to ensure timely processing. Issue delivery orders and coordinate final-mile delivery with trucking companies. Maintain accurate records and data entry in the internal system. Qualifications Associates or Bachelors degree (preferred) Experience in ocean import operations or international freight forwarding (preferred) English and Korean bilingual (preferred) Excellent organizational and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook)