Logistics Coordinator

The Everest Search Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Everest Search Group is seeking an Ocean Import Coordinator in Los Angeles to manage shipments from origin to destination and ensure accurate milestone tracking.

You will liaise with a customs broker, overseas agents, ocean carriers, and drayage trucks, handle documentation, audits, and timely billing, with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in ocean import operations in freight forwarding or NVOCC.
• Deep understanding of international shipping documents and data accuracy.
• Proficient with logistics management software; CargoWise a plus.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, ocean carrier structures, port operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ocean import shipments from origin to destination and track milestones.
• Prepare and hand over document packets to customs brokerage partner.
• Coordinate with overseas agents, carriers, drayage, and broker for clearance.
• Troubleshoot delays, port congestion, customs holds, container exams.
• Manage financial tasks: auditing invoices, freight charges, demurrage/detention, billing.

Skills

Ocean import ops

Documentation

Logistics software

Incoterms knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Ocean Import Coordinator to join our freight forwarding team. In this role, you will manage ocean freight shipments from foreign origins to their final destination. Because we partner with an external customs broker, a critical part of your job will be auditing arrival documentation and ensuring flawless hand-offs to our brokerage partner to minimize port delays. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love keeping global supply chains moving smoothly, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities include:

• A-to-Z Shipment Management: Monitor Ocean import shipments from origin to destination, ensuring all milestones are met and tracking data is accurate.
• Brokerage Liaison: Prepare, organize, and turn over complete document packets (Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists) to our customs brokerage partner in a timely manner.
• Partner Coordination: Act as the main point of contact between overseas agents, ocean carriers, drayage truckers, and our customs broker to ensure seamless cargo clearance and delivery.
• Exception Handling: Proactively troubleshoot shipment delays, port congestion, customs hold, or container exams, keeping clients updated with solutions.
• Financial Management: Profitably manage financial tasks, including auditing carrier invoices, approving freight charges, managing accessorial risk (demurrage/detention), and issuing timely billing to clients.

Requirements

• Experience: 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in ocean import operations within a freight forwarding or NVOCC environment.
• Documentation Expertise: Deep understanding of international shipping documents and a keen eye for spotting missing or inaccurate data before it hits the broker.
• Logistics Tech-Savvy: Strong proficiency with logistics management software (experience with CargoWise is a major plus) and standard office suites.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid grasp of Incoterms, ocean carrier structures, port operations, and standard transit milestones.
• Communication & Hustle: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You know how to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive salary ($55,000 - $75,000) with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match after 1 year.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education in international trade