Import/Export Coordinator

Interplace, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in import logistics is seeking an entry-level import associate to manage imported goods and coordinate with customs and recipients. This role involves tracking shipments and assisting with documentation and data reconciliation for upper management. Ideal candidates will possess strong English communication skills and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Import experience preferred, entry-level candidates considered.
• Some accounting knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage import goods, contacting brokers and arranging transport.
• Track shipments from port to recipients' warehouses.
• Submit documents and report delivery statuses.

Skills

Business-level English communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Accounting knowledge

Word

Excel

Job description

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

- Business-level English communication skills

- Import experience highly preferred but will consider entry-level candidates

- Accounting knowledge is preferred

- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask required to process a multitude of documents and deal with shipments arriving in numerous containers

- Word, Excel

- Some accounting knowledge a plus since position may assist with accounting duties in the future

DUTIES:

- This position deals mainly with imported goods contacting the custom broker, arranging transportation and communicating with intended recipient

- Will track and monitor shipment from the time the shipment leaves port until the arrival at the customers’ warehouse

- Submit necessary documents to the relevant entities and report the delivery status and costs to the sales department.

- Create reports and data reconciliation for upper management