Imports Specialist — Ocean & Air Freight Operations

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Company-paid basic life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) retirement plan with company 

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Import Specialist with CargoWise experience to manage end-to-end import shipments for both ocean and air freight. The role focuses on on-time delivery, documentation accuracy, and strict regulatory compliance with CBP, FMC, and related authorities.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with carriers, brokers, and internal teams, maintain meticulous records, and leverage MS Office tools to support efficient customs clearance and final-mile delivery in a fast-paced, globally

Qualifications

• Experience in ocean or air import operations or international freight forwarding preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Shipment Delivery on time per customer's request.
• Coordinate full-cycle of ocean and air import shipments from origin country to final destinations
• Prepare and review import documentation for Import customs clearance
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), FMC, and other regulatory requirements
• Communicate effectively with carriers, customs brokers, overseas agents, and internal departments
• Track, trace, and monitor progress of shipments and deliveries to ensure timely processing
• Issue delivery orders and coordinate final-mile delivery with trucking companies
• Maintain accurate records and data entry in the internal system

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Import Specialist with CargoWise experience to manage end-to-end import shipments for both ocean and air freight. The role focuses on on-time delivery, documentation accuracy, and strict regulatory compliance with CBP, FMC, and related authorities.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with carriers, brokers, and internal teams, maintain meticulous records, and leverage MS Office tools to support efficient customs clearance and final-mile delivery in a fast-paced, globally