Import and Export Coordinator

Staffmark Group; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid holidays and time off

Supplemental insurance

Wellness or incentive programs

Job summary

Staffmark Group in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Import and Export Coordinator to manage international and domestic freight, ensuring on-time processing and customs compliance. You will work with customers, freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers, warehouses, and internal teams to keep goods moving through the supply chain.

Main duties include coordinating shipments end-to-end, preparing documents, tracking status, and maintaining records with Excel and logistics systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's in supply chain preferred.
• Experience in import/export, logistics, or international transportation required.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations and trade compliance.
• Proficiency with Excel, data entry, reporting, and freight coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate import and export shipments from origin through final delivery, including transport and schedules.
• Prepare and review shipping documents such as invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and customs paperwork.
• Track shipments, resolve issues, and communicate status to internal teams and partners.
• Maintain shipment records and support inventory control and supply chain operations.

Skills

Shipment coordination

Documentation accuracy

Excel

Logistics systems

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor's in supply chain/related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Logistics management systems

Job description

Import and Export Coordinator

Now hiring

Location: Long Beach, CA

Pay Rate: $31.00 per hour

Master of Schedules? Captain of Calm? We Need You.

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.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance.

Depending on the position, benefits may include:

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement and savings plans
• paid holidays and time off
• supplemental insurance
• additional wellness or incentive programs

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries.

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