Ocean Import or Export Coordinator

Velocity Logistics Hiring; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401k

PTO

Job summary

Velocity Logistics Hiring in Los Angeles is seeking an Import / Export Specialist (Air & Ocean Freight) to manage end-to-end international freight operations. This on-site, full-time role requires hands-on freight forwarding experience and a proactive approach to meet tight deadlines.

You will handle ocean import/export operations, prepare rate quotes, coordinate with overseas agents and carriers, ensure customs compliance, and support customers with timely, clear communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with a freight forwarding company handling ocean import or export operations from start to finish.
• Hands-on experience using CargoWise is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of international import operations from booking through final delivery, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time execution.
• Handle ocean import or export operations, including documentation preparation, coordination with overseas agents, and shipment execution.
• Prepare and manage rate quotes for customers and international partners for ocean freight.
• Coordinate and oversee consolidated cargo shipments.
• Communicate regularly with overseas agents, carriers, trucking companies, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, shipping laws, and internal procedures.
• Proactively resolve shipment issues to minimize delays or service disruptions.
• Support customer relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and issue resolution.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Ocean imports/exports

Documentation

Customer communication

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Import / Export Specialist (Air & Ocean Freight)
Location:Los Angeles - Various locations
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Salary - $50k to $65k depending on experience
Benefits:Medical, 401k, PTO
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be a US Citizen, Green Card Holder, or hold a current/valid work visa.

We are seeking OceanImport or Export Coordinators for various clients across Los Angeles. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end international freight operations.The ideal candidate has hands-on freight forwarding experience and thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all stages of international import operations from booking through final delivery, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time execution.
• Handle ocean import orexport operations, including documentation preparation, coordination with overseas agents, and shipment execution.
• Prepare and manage rate quotes for customers and international partners for ocean freight.
• Coordinate and oversee consolidated cargo shipments.
• Communicate regularly with overseas agents, carriers, trucking companies, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, shipping laws, and internal procedures.
• Proactively resolve shipment issues to minimize delays or service disruptions.
• Support customer relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and issue resolution.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience with a freight forwarding company handling ocean import or expoeroperations from start to finish (required).
• Hands-on experience using CargoWise is advantageous