Import and Export Coordinator

Atterro; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 86,789,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Job summary

Atterro in Long Beach, CA is hiring an Import and Export Coordinator who will manage international and domestic freight movements, ensure on-time processing, and maintain customs compliance through accurate documentation.

You will partner with customers, freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers, warehouses, and internal teams to keep goods moving smoothly. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of shipping procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in import/export and logistics operations.
• Proficiency with Excel and data entry.
• Knowledge of customs regulations and trade compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate import and export shipments from origin through final delivery, and arrange transportation, customs clearance, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare, review, and process shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and customs paperwork.
• Track shipments, resolve transportation issues, delays, and discrepancies, and communicate status and requirements to internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, update logistics systems, coordinate container movements with warehouses, and support inventory control and supply chain operations.

Skills

Import/export

Freight forwarding

Customs docs

Excel

Logistics systems

Shipment tracking

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor in logistics

Tools

Logistics software

Excel

Job description

Now hiring Import and Export Coordinator

Location: Long Beach, CA

Pay Rate: $31.00 per hour

Schedule:

Global freight never sleeps, and neither does great coordination. As our Import/Export Coordinator, you will manage international and domestic freight movements, keep shipments processing on time, and make customs compliance and accurate documentation second nature.

You will partner closely with customers, freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers, warehouses, and internal teams to keep goods moving efficiently through the supply chain, every shipment, every time.

Job Duties

• Coordinate import and export shipments from origin through final delivery, and arrange transportation, customs clearance, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare, review, and process shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and customs paperwork.
• Track shipments, resolve transportation issues, delays, and discrepancies, and communicate status and requirements to internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, update logistics systems, coordinate container movements with warehouses, and support inventory control and supply chain operations.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, international business, or a related field preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in import/export, logistics, freight forwarding, or international transportation required.
• Working knowledge of customs regulations, international shipping procedures, and trade compliance.
• Experience with air and ocean freight coordination, customs documentation, and shipment tracking preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data entry, reporting, and logistics management systems.
• Experience working with freight carriers, customs brokers, and warehouse or distribution center operations preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods to manage logistics systems, shipping documentation, and reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone and email with carriers, customs brokers, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to review detailed shipping and customs documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.