Import/ Export Coordinator - Freight Forwarder (36287)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions seeks an Import/Export Coordinator for the Elk Grove Village, IL area. The ideal candidate will have import or export operations experience in freight forwarding, tracking shipments, and communicating progress to carriers and clients.

Responsibilities include preparing Ocean/Air import/export documents, reviewing documentation, and handling claims with insurers when issues arise. Must have a high school diploma or GED and strong written/verbal English skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in logistics field preferred.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have excellent communication skills in written/verbal English.
• This position will not support visa sponsorship or relocation expenses.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with carriers, customers, and agents via phone and email effectively.
• Fill out Ocean/ Air import/Export 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

Communication

English proficiency

Documentation handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

A Global Freight Forwarding Company in the is searching for an Import/ Export Coordinator to support their operation at the Elk Grove Village, IL area. 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/Export 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