Ocean Import Freight Forwarder | CargoWise Pro

Gosnaphop; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Long-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Addison Group is partnering with a growing logistics company to place a Freight Forwarder – Ocean Import in Mendota Heights, MN. This on-site role requires 1–3 years of ocean import experience and CargoWise proficiency, with attention to detail and the ability to multitask across the import process.

You will communicate with customers and vendors, manage documentation, and ensure timely shipments and accurate invoicing. A competitive benefits package accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of freight forwarding or related logistics experience.
• Experience with ocean import processes and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data handling.
• Mandarin or additional language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ocean import shipments from origin through final delivery.
• Track and trace shipments using CargoWise.
• Process ocean import documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Communicate with customers, overseas colleagues, vendors, warehouses, and trucking companies.
• Coordinate shipment delivery and resolve issues as they arise.
• Review, approve, and process freight invoices and credit notes.
• Audit vendor invoices for accuracy.
• Process ocean freight payments and charges.
• Maintain familiarity with customer and vendor agreements.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Logistics coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Additional language skills

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Addison Group is partnering with a growing logistics company to place a Freight Forwarder – Ocean Import in Mendota Heights, MN. This on-site role requires 1–3 years of ocean import experience and CargoWise proficiency, with attention to detail and the ability to multitask across the import process.

You will communicate with customers and vendors, manage documentation, and ensure timely shipments and accurate invoicing. A competitive benefits package accompanies the role.