Global Import/Export Specialist - Freight & Compliance

Lynden Logistics, Inc.; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Healthcare

PTO

Holidays

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Lynden Logistics, Inc. is seeking an Import/Export Specialist to join our International Operations team at the Chicagoland office.

You will manage the full cycle of international freight shipments from quoting and routing through invoicing and delivery, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. This is a full-time in-office role requiring strong knowledge of international freight forwarding, excellent communication, and the ability to work across multiple systems and partners globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of international freight forwarding experience.
• Experience handling international air imports, air exports, and ocean import freight shipments.
• Ability to calculate freight rates, percentages, discounts, and other shipment-related costs.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background screening.
• This is a full-time in-office position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international air import, air export, and ocean import shipments from booking through final delivery.
• Prepare quotes for customers, agents, and internal partners.
• Determine shipment routing and transportation solutions based on customer timelines and economic requirements.
• Process shipping documentation and complete shipment entries across multiple operating systems.
• Track shipments and provide timely updates to customers, carriers, and international agents.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, carriers, vendors, and overseas partners.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, including AES filings, Importer Security Filings, and customs documentation requirements.
• Review shipment profitability, secure spot quotes, and support accurate customer invoicing.
• Troubleshoot shipment delays and collaborate with government agencies, customs authorities, and service providers to resolve issues.

Skills

International freight forwarding

Shipment management

Customer communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Job description

Lynden Logistics, Inc. is seeking an Import/Export Specialist to join our International Operations team at the Chicagoland office.

You will manage the full cycle of international freight shipments from quoting and routing through invoicing and delivery, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. This is a full-time in-office role requiring strong knowledge of international freight forwarding, excellent communication, and the ability to work across multiple systems and partners globally.