Import Coordinator - Freight Forwarder (35355)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions is seeking an Import Coordinator for a Global Freight Forwarding Company in Itasca, IL. The role involves tracking shipments, communicating with carriers and clients, and handling import/export documentation and related tasks.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years in logistics and strong English communication. Visa sponsorship and relocation support are not available for this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years of logistics experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Freight forwarding import/export knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Tracking shipments and communicating about shipment’s progress
• Communicating with carriers, customers, and agents via phone and email effectively
• Fill out Ocean/ Air import documentation
• Receive, review, and process documentation for import/ export
• Sending and receiving documents to clients and carriers
• Handle claims with insurance companies if shipment problems occur

Skills

Shipment tracking

Carrier communication

Documentation processing

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

A Global Freight Forwarding Company in the is searching for an Import Coordinator to support their operation. The ideal candidate will have import or export operation for freight forwarding companies.

• -Tracking shipments and communicating about shipment’s progress
• -Communicating with carriers, customers, and agents via phone and email effectively
• -Fill out Ocean/ Air import documentation
• -Receive, review, and process documentation for import/ export
• -Sending and receiving documents to clients and carriers
• -Handle claims with insurance companies if shipment problems occur
• -Must have High School Diploma or GED
• -2-3 years of experience in logistics field preferred
• -Must have excellent communication skills in written/verbal English
• -This position will not support visa sponsorship or relocation expenses