Global Ocean Import Specialist II

Ait-Worldwide-Logistics; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation time

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Ocean Import Agent II to coordinate day-to-day imports of international shipments into the USA across all modes. The role focuses on operational excellence and delivering a world-class customer experience.

Responsibilities include routing, quotations, ISF compliance, document validation, tracking, and final cost accrual. Experience in CargoWise and shipping regulations is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years freight forwarding experience preferred.
• Dangerous Goods Certification preferred.
• Certified CargoWise Specialist (CCO) required.
• Advanced knowledge of CargoWise.
• Strong math and geography skills.
• Ability to analyze numerical data and understand components, relationships, patterns.

Responsibilities

• Receive and validate customer orders and documentation.
• Identify best routing and transit options per SOP.
• Obtain quotations from vendors/agents and secure acceptance.
• Ensure ISF/compliance and export/import documentation.
• Track vessel schedule and milestones; issue notices.
• Distribute documents and coordinate inland carriage as needed.
• Ensure final costs are accrued and profitability checked.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CargoWise

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Ocean Import Agent II to coordinate day-to-day imports of international shipments into the USA across all modes. The role focuses on operational excellence and delivering a world-class customer experience.

Responsibilities include routing, quotations, ISF compliance, document validation, tracking, and final cost accrual. Experience in CargoWise and shipping regulations is preferred.