Lead Ocean Import Supervisor — Global Freight Ops

Dimerco Express Corp; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Dimerco Express Corp is seeking an Ocean Operations Supervisor in Atlanta, GA. This role oversees daily ocean import operations, coordinates with global offices, carriers, and brokers, and ensures accuracy in documentation and timing.

The candidate will manage a team, monitor schedules, and work to minimize demurrage and storage charges. Requirements include 2-3 years in ocean import/export, strong documentation knowledge, and proficient MS Office use.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years Ocean Import/Export experience.
• Strong knowledge of ocean import/export operations, shipping documentation, customs procedures, and carrier coordination.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Mandarin is a plus; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ocean import operations from shipment to customs clearance, delivery and billing.
• Supervise and train ocean import team, assign workloads, ensure timely shipment processing.
• Coordinate with overseas offices, carriers, co-loaders, customs brokers, warehouses and trucking companies.
• Monitor vessel schedules, cargo availability, free time and delivery appointments to minimize charges.
• Review shipping documents for compliance with procedures and import requirements.
• Keep customers informed of shipment status and resolve delays or issues.
• Review costs and invoices to protect shipment profitability.
• Ensure payments and cargo release meet credit policies.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and timely OS updates.
• Support account transitions and new customer onboarding.

Skills

Ocean import/export

Microsoft Office

Communication

Prioritization

Organization

Multitasking

Mandarin (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dimerco Express Corp is seeking an Ocean Operations Supervisor in Atlanta, GA. This role oversees daily ocean import operations, coordinates with global offices, carriers, and brokers, and ensures accuracy in documentation and timing.

The candidate will manage a team, monitor schedules, and work to minimize demurrage and storage charges. Requirements include 2-3 years in ocean import/export, strong documentation knowledge, and proficient MS Office use.