Freight Forwarder – Ocean Import

Jobtailor; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced logistics professional to manage ocean imports, coordinating with carriers, brokers, and trucking companies to ensure on-time delivery. The role involves handling customs clearance, documenting paperwork like invoices and bills of lading, and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Ideal candidates will have freight-forwarding or logistics experience, fluency in English, and strong organizational skills to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in ocean imports is highly desirable.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as calculating costs and rates.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of ocean freight logistics and customs regulations.
• Understanding of trade laws and regulations.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with logistics software and systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the importation of goods by ocean, including customs clearance and delivery to the final destination
• Coordinate with carriers, customs brokers, and trucking companies to ensure timely delivery of goods
• Track shipments and provide updates to customers as needed
• Prepare and submit required documentation for customs clearance, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, and other relevant paperwork
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and laws, including customs regulations and trade laws
• Manage relationships with customers and provide exceptional customer service

Skills

Ocean imports

Customs regulations

Logistics software

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Logistics software

Job description

• Manage the importation of goods by ocean, including customs clearance and delivery to the final destination
• Coordinate with carriers, customs brokers, and trucking companies to ensure timely delivery of goods
• Track shipments and provide updates to customers as needed
• Prepare and submit required documentation for customs clearance, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, and other relevant paperwork
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and laws, including customs regulations and trade laws
• Manage relationships with customers and provide exceptional customer service

Requirements

• Prior experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field is preferred
• Experience in ocean imports is highly desirable
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as calculating costs and rates
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of ocean freight logistics and customs regulations
• Understanding of trade laws and regulations
• Fluency in English is required
• Knowledge of additional languages is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with logistics software and systems is preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing ocean freight logistics, including customs clearance and compliance with trade laws. Strong ability to coordinate with various stakeholders while providing exceptional customer service and maintaining attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Ocean Imports Management
• Customs Clearance Documentation
• Logistics Software Proficiency
• Customer Service Excellence
• Knowledge of Trade Laws

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Freight Forwarding
• Mathematical Calculations
• Ocean Freight Logistics
• Customs Regulations Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail

Industry Keywords

• Customs Regulations
• Trade Laws
• Freight Forwarding
• Logistics

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Logistics Software