Air and Ocean Import Specialist

Addison Group; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Long-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Addison Group partners with a growing logistics company in Mendota Heights to hire a Freight Forwarder – Ocean Import. The role focuses on managing ocean import shipments from origin to delivery, using CargoWise and coordinating with customers and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in freight forwarding, strong attention to detail, and the ability to own the import process from documentation through delivery.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of freight forwarding or related logistics experience.
• Ocean import experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of CargoWise experience heavily preferred.
• Strong understanding of freight forwarding and international logistics processes.
• Experience with shipment tracking, documentation, billing, and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ocean import shipments from origin through final delivery.
• Track and trace shipments using CargoWise.
• Process ocean import documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Communicate with customers, overseas colleagues, transportation vendors, warehouses, and trucking companies.
• Coordinate shipment delivery and resolve issues as they arise.
• Review, approve, and process freight invoices and credit notes.
• Process ocean freight payments and charges.
• Maintain familiarity with customer and vendor agreements.
• Provide timely shipment updates and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Ensure all required documentation and processes are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient shipment movement and service delivery.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Tools

CargoWise

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Mendota Heights, MN (Fully Onsite)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $25 – $29 / hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

About the Role

Addison Group is partnering with a growing company in the logistics industry to identify a Freight Forwarder – Ocean Import to join their team. This is a great opportunity for a sharp, driven logistics professional looking to grow their career within a fast-paced and process-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of freight forwarding experience, strong attention to detail, and experience working with CargoWise. This person should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, communicating with customers and vendors, and taking ownership of the import process from documentation through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ocean import shipments from origin through final delivery
• Track and trace shipments using CargoWise
• Process ocean import documentation accurately and efficiently
• Communicate with customers, overseas colleagues, transportation vendors, warehouses, and trucking companies
• Coordinate shipment delivery and resolve issues as they arise
• Review, approve, and process freight invoices and credit notes
• Process ocean freight payments and charges
• Maintain familiarity with customer and vendor agreements
• Provide timely shipment updates and maintain strong customer relationships
• Ensure all required documentation and processes are completed accurately and on schedule
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient shipment movement and service delivery

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of freight forwarding or related logistics experience
• Ocean import experience strongly preferred
• Minimum 1 year of CargoWise experience heavily preferred
• Strong understanding of freight forwarding and international logistics processes
• Experience with shipment tracking, documentation, billing, and vendor coordination
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Driven, process-oriented, and eager to grow within the logistics industry
• Mandarin or additional language skills are a plus
• Education is open

This is a fully onsite opportunity with a collaborative team environment and a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and customer service.

The ideal candidate will be a sharp junior-level logistics professional who is eager to take ownership of their work and continue developing their career in freight forwarding.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.