Ocean Import Coordinator

AppleOne Employment Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an Ocean Import Coordinator in Seattle, WA, for a temp-to-hire role. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of import, freight forwarding, or supply chain coordination experience and enjoy a fast-paced environment focused on accuracy and follow-through.

You will coordinate ocean import shipments, manage documentation, and communicate with carriers and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant imports.

Qualifications

• Coordinate ocean import shipments and related transportation documentation.
• Track shipment milestones, communicate updates, and help resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Work with carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vendors, and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate shipment files, data entry, and import records.
• 1–2 years in logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, import/export administration, or related role.
• Knowledge of ocean import processes, shipment documentation, and transportation coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ocean import shipments from origin through final delivery, including shipment tracking, documentation, and status updates.
• Communicate with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, drayage providers, vendors, and internal teams to support timely import activity.
• Review and maintain import documents such as bills of lading, arrival notices, commercial invoices, packing lists, and delivery instructions.
• Monitor shipment milestones, identify delays or discrepancies, and assist with resolution to keep freight moving efficiently.
• Update shipment records, maintain accurate data in internal systems, and support reporting related to import activity.
• Assist with compliance, file management, and coordination of delivery appointments for inbound freight.

Skills

Ocean import coordination

Documentation handling

Data entry

Multi-shipment management

Excel proficiency

Vendor communication

Tools

MS Excel

TMS / logistics software

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Ocean Import Coordinator for a temp to hire opportunity in Seattle, WA. This role is ideal for a logistics professional with 1 to 2 years of import, freight forwarding, transportation, or supply chain coordination experience who is ready to grow within a fast-paced import/export environment.

The Ocean Import Coordinator will support the movement of ocean freight shipments, coordinate documentation, communicate with carriers and service providers, and help ensure imports arrive accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with required procedures. This is a strong opportunity to build a career in international logistics while working with a collaborative team that values accuracy, communication, teamwork, and dependable follow-through.

Candidates who enjoy coordinating details, solving shipment issues, working with vendors, and keeping transportation processes on track will be well aligned with this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate ocean import shipments from origin through final delivery, including shipment tracking, documentation, and status updates.
• Communicate with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, drayage providers, vendors, and internal teams to support timely import activity.
• Review and maintain import documents such as bills of lading, arrival notices, commercial invoices, packing lists, and delivery instructions.
• Monitor shipment milestones, identify delays or discrepancies, and assist with resolution to keep freight moving efficiently.
• Update shipment records, maintain accurate data in internal systems, and support reporting related to import activity.
• Assist with compliance, file management, and coordination of delivery appointments for inbound freight.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $60,320 to $70,720 per year.
• Employment type: Direct hire.
• Location: Seattle, WA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Coordinate ocean import shipments and related transportation documentation.
• Track shipment milestones, communicate updates, and help resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Work with carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vendors, and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate shipment files, data entry, and import records.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, import/export administration, or a related supply chain role.
• Working knowledge of ocean import processes, shipment documentation, and transportation coordination.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, email communication, and logistics or transportation management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors, service providers, and internal departments.
• Organized, dependable, and proactive approach to problem solving and follow-up.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting ocean freight imports in a food service, restaurant supply, consumer goods, or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with customs broker coordination, drayage scheduling, and container availability tracking.
• Experience reviewing commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, arrival notices, and delivery documentation.
• Knowledge of import compliance processes related to regulated or time-sensitive goods.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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