Ocean Import Manager Chicago, IL

FNS, INC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision PPO Insurance

Life, STD, LTD Insurance

Paid Time Off

Years of Service Awards

Education Assistant Program

Job summary

FNS, INC is seeking a skilled professional in Chicago, Illinois, to manage end-to-end ocean freight operations, overseeing both import and export shipments. With a solid background of 7+ years in freight forwarding or international logistics, the candidate will lead the team, develop key partnerships, and ensure regulatory compliance. A Bachelor's degree and bilingual proficiency in English and Korean are preferred. The role offers a competitive salary between $80,000 and $100,000 yearly along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in ocean freight operations or related fields.
• Prior supervisory or management experience required.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end ocean freight operations for import and export shipments.
• Develop relationships with ocean carriers and trucking companies.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and company policies.
• Oversee documentation accuracy for shipments.

Skills

Ocean freight operations

Freight forwarding

International logistics

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual in English and Korean

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business

Tools

ERP platforms

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end ocean freight operations for import and export shipments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with ocean carriers and trucking companies.
• Negotiate freight rates, contracts, and service agreements to optimize cost and service quality.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and company policies.
• Monitor shipment schedules, transit times, and cargo status; proactively resolve delays, disruptions, and claims.
• Oversee documentation accuracy, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, and customs filings.
• Lead, train, and supervise ocean freight staff; set performance goals and conduct evaluations.
• Analyze KPIs such as on-time delivery, detention/demurrage, and carrier performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, warehousing and distribution, trucking, customs) to achieve business objectives.
• Manage budgets and control costs related to ocean freight operations.
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices to increase efficiency and service reliability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in ocean freight operations, freight forwarding, or international logistics.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field preferred.
• Prior supervisory or management experience required.
• Proficiency in ERP platforms and MS Office.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Bilingual in English and Korean.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is between $80,000 - 100,000 yearly, and your base salary will depend on your experiences, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits (Full‑Time ONLY)

• Health, Dental, and Vision PPO Insurance
• Life, STD, LTD Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Additional Paid Time Off (Bereavement, Wedding, Birth of a Child, etc.)
• Years of Service Awards
• Education Assistant Program (Based on Eligibility)

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in FNS, INC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.