Ocean Import Coordinator

White Recruitment Limited; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

White Recruitment Limited in Atlanta, GA seeks an Ocean Import Coordinator to manage end-to-end shipments in a fast-paced freight-forwarding environment. The role is office-based, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, with a salary of $65,000–$70,000.

The successful candidate will coordinate with carriers, brokers and customers, handle bills of lading and import documentation, track cargo and ensure compliance with US regulations, delivering excellent service from booking to delivery.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Ocean Freight / Ocean Import within freight forwarding or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of US import processes and customs documentation.
• Experience with freight-forwarding systems; CargoWise is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Ocean Import shipments through delivery.
• Coordinate with ocean carriers, customs brokers, trucking providers and customers.
• Manage bills of lading, invoices, import docs and shipment records.
• Track cargo, resolve exceptions and proactively communicate with customers.
• Ensure shipments comply with applicable customs and import regulations.
• Maintain accurate shipment and billing data in logistics systems.
• Deliver high-level customer service in a fast-paced freight-forwarding environment.

Skills

Ocean freight

US import processes

CargoWise experience

Attention to detail

Customer relationships

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Ocean Import Coordinator – Atlanta, GA

$65,000 – $70,000 | Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm | Office Based

What you’ll be doing

• Manage end-to-end Ocean Import shipments, from arrival through customs clearance and final delivery.
• Coordinate with ocean carriers, customs brokers, trucking providers and customers.
• Manage bills of lading, commercial invoices, import documentation and shipment records.
• Track cargo, resolve exceptions and proactively communicate with customers.
• Ensure shipments comply with applicable customs and import regulations.
• Maintain accurate shipment and billing information within logistics systems.
• Deliver a high level of customer service in a fast-paced freight-forwarding environment.

What we’re looking for

• Solid experience in Ocean Freight / Ocean Import within freight forwarding or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of US import processes and customs documentation.
• Experience working with freight-forwarding systems; CargoWise experience would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and follow-through.
• Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with customers, carriers and internal teams.
• Someone who enjoys problem-solving and taking ownership from shipment booking through to delivery.

Why consider this opportunity?

• $65K-$70K salary
• Stable Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm schedule
• Fully office-based role in Atlanta
• Opportunity to work within a large, international logistics organisation
• Exposure to global customers, carriers and complex supply chains
• Excellent platform for long-term career development within freight forwarding
• Collaborative, professional environment with opportunities to broaden your logistics expertise