Global Ocean & Air Import Specialist

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC; Alberta; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Recognition Program

Volunteer Time

Employee Discounts

Wellness Incentives

Sales Commission

Job summary

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC in Canada, Alberta, is seeking an experienced Ocean Import Operations professional. You will manage import shipments from booking through final delivery, coordinating with overseas offices, carriers, and customs brokers, and ensuring accurate milestone tracking and documentation.

The role requires 3–5 years in ocean import operations and 2–4 years in import ops for ocean/air freight, with strong knowledge of Incoterms and shipping docs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in Ocean Import operations within a freight forwarder or logistics provider.
• 2–4 years of import operations experience in ocean and/or air freight.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms, bills of lading, container tracking, and rail operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage ocean and air import shipments from booking/pre-alert through final delivery.
• Coordinate with overseas offices, carriers, airlines, customs brokers, and trucking providers.
• Track shipments and ensure milestones are updated accurately in the system.
• Review and validate shipping documents (BL, MAWB, HAWB, invoices, packing lists).
• Ensure customs clearance is completed within required timelines.
• Monitor and proactively manage demurrage, detention, and storage exposure.
• Ensure all costs are captured, protected, and billed accurately and on time.
• Communicate shipment status and resolve issues with clients and internal teams.
• Maintain compliance with internal SOPs, KPIs, and billing requirements.

Skills

Ocean import operations

Air freight

Power BI

TMS systems

Milestone tracking

Incoterms

Documentation (BL/MAWB/HAWB)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power BI

TMS systems

Job description

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC in Canada, Alberta, is seeking an experienced Ocean Import Operations professional. You will manage import shipments from booking through final delivery, coordinating with overseas offices, carriers, and customs brokers, and ensuring accurate milestone tracking and documentation.

The role requires 3–5 years in ocean import operations and 2–4 years in import ops for ocean/air freight, with strong knowledge of Incoterms and shipping docs.