Import/Export Specialist

Lynden; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus Program

Healthcare

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Life Insurance

Transit Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Lynden Logistics seeks an Import/Export Specialist to join the International Operations team in SeaTac, WA. You will manage the full cycle of international freight shipments, from quoting and routing through final invoicing and delivery, ensuring safety, compliance, and timely updates to customers and partners.

As a safety sensitive role, you will handle AES filings, ISF, and customs documentation, build relationships with carriers and overseas partners, and support accurate customer invoicing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of international freight forwarding experience.
• Experience handling international air and ocean imports/exports from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and shipping documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international air and ocean shipments from booking through final delivery.
• Prepare quotes for customers, agents, and internal partners.
• Determine routing and transportation solutions based on timelines and cost.

Skills

International freight forwarding

Full-cycle shipment management

MS Office (Excel/Outlook/Teams)

Customer communication

Multi-system operation

Regulatory knowledge (AES, ISF)

Problem solving with urgency

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Lynden Logistics is looking for an Import/Export Specialist to support our International Operations team in SeaTac, WA. As our Import/Export Specialist, you'll manage the full cycle of international freight shipments, from quoting and routing through final invoicing and delivery, helping customers move freight around the world safely, efficiently, and compliantly.

This is a safety sensitive position.

Pay Range

$30–$34 per hour.

Position Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinate international air import, air export, ocean import, and ocean export shipments from booking through final delivery.
• Prepare quotes for customers, agents, and internal partners.
• Determine shipment routing and transportation solutions based on customer timelines and economic requirements.
• Process shipping documentation and complete shipment entries across multiple operating systems.
• Track shipments and provide timely updates to customers, carriers, and international agents.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, carriers, vendors, and overseas partners.
• Ensure compliance with import and export regulations, including AES filings, Importer Security Filings, and customs documentation requirements.
• Review shipment profitability, secure spot quotes, and support accurate customer invoicing.
• Troubleshoot shipment delays and collaborate with government agencies, customs authorities, and service providers to resolve issues.

Benefits You Can Look Forward To

• Discretionary Bonus Program – Additional bonuses paid out depending on job and company performance.
• Healthcare – Medical, dental and vision plans with employee contributions as low as $5 for you and your family.
• Paid Time Off – 17 days paid time off, PTO days increase with years of service.
• Holidays – 6 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Retirement Plan – 401(k) with up to 50% of the first 6% contributed matched.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program – Up to 50% of educational expenses reimbursed after 1 year of service.
• Extras – Life Insurance, Health and Wellness Program, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Transit Reimbursement Program, Long Term Disability Coverage and Employee Assistance Program at no cost to you!

To Succeed In This Role, You'll Need These Skills

• Strong knowledge of international freight forwarding and full-cycle shipment management.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including strong proficiency with Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other business applications.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers, carriers, vendors, and overseas agents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a sense of urgency when resolving shipment issues.
• Ability to learn and navigate multiple operational systems and technology platforms.
• Working knowledge of international shipping documentation, routing, and regulatory requirements.

And These Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of international freight forwarding experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience handling international air and ocean imports and exports from start to finish.
• Ability to calculate freight rates, percentages, discounts, and other shipment-related costs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) or TSA-recognized equivalent credential.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) and background screening.

Extra Credit If You Have

• Dangerous Goods certification.
• Foreign language capabilities.
• Experience supporting offshore markets such as Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Alaska, or Guam.

We personally review all candidates and promise to respond to all applications within 5 business days of applying.