Import Export Coordinator

CORPORATE RESOURCES OF IL LTD; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporate Resources of Illinois, Ltd. is seeking an experienced logistics professional to manage domestic transportation planning and import/export coordination.

This hands-on role involves coordinating shipments from pickup through delivery and communicating updates to customers to ensure smooth operations. You will work with carriers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal teams, planning both LTL and truckload movement while optimizing loads and managing documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in transportation or logistics
• LTL and TL planning experience
• Load planning experience
• Customer communication
• TMS familiarity
• Organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including LTL, truckload, and ocean freight
• Plan and organize LTL and truckload shipments, combining orders and arranging multi-stop loads when appropriate
• Evaluate shipment size, weight, delivery requirements, and available capacity to make effective use of trailer space
• Obtain freight quotes, compare rates, schedule pickups, and coordinate delivery arrangements
• Work with carriers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and distribution partners to keep shipments moving
• Serve as a point of contact for customers, providing shipment updates, delivery expectations, and resolution of transportation issues
• Coordinate import and export activity, including shipment documentation, booking details, and communication with customs brokers and freight forwarders
• Track shipments, monitor transit times, and follow up on delays, missed pickups, and past-due deliveries
• Coordinate with warehouse and internal operations teams to confirm shipment readiness and resolve scheduling issues

Skills

Freight coordination

LTL/Truckload planning

Shipment optimization

Rate quotes & scheduling

Carrier coordination

Customer updates

Import/export documentation

Shipment tracking

Warehouse coordination

Tools

TMS

Job description

$37–$41/Hour

About the Company

We are an established supplier of commercial building products and architectural materials, serving contractors, distributors, and commercial customers throughout the United States and abroad. Our product lines support a range of construction and renovation projects, with shipments moving through a network of domestic distribution partners and international suppliers. As our shipping activity continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced logistics professional who can help keep freight moving efficiently and customers informed throughout the process.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on role covering both domestic transportation planning and import/export coordination. You’ll work across carriers, freight forwarders, suppliers, customers, and internal teams to coordinate shipments from pickup through delivery. The position calls for someone who understands how to plan freight, not simply track it.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including LTL, truckload, and ocean freight


• Plan and organize LTL and truckload shipments, combining orders and arranging multi-stop loads when appropriate


• Evaluate shipment size, weight, delivery requirements, and available capacity to make effective use of trailer space


• Obtain freight quotes, compare rates, schedule pickups, and coordinate delivery arrangements


• Work with carriers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and distribution partners to keep shipments moving


• Serve as a point of contact for customers, providing shipment updates, delivery expectations, and resolution of transportation issues


• Coordinate import and export activity, including shipment documentation, booking details, and communication with customs brokers and freight forwarders


• Track shipments, monitor transit times, and follow up on delays, missed pickups, and past-due deliveries


• Coordinate with warehouse and internal operations teams to confirm shipment readiness and resolve scheduling issues

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, freight coordination, or import/export operations


• Hands-on experience planning both LTL and truckload shipments is required


• Experience with load planning is required


• Comfortable communicating with customers and providing shipment updates and delivery information


• Familiarity with transportation management systems


• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities at once