Ocean Import Specialist — Growth Opportunities in Queens

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team in Queens

Competitive salary

Job summary

Altius Talent, partnering with an established international freight forwarder, seeks an Ocean Import Specialist in Queens, NY. You will manage day-to-day inbound ocean freight from origin to delivery and serve as the main contact for customers, overseas agents, carriers, and customs brokers.

Ideal candidates are organized and proactive, able to handle multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment, with 1–3 years of ocean import experience and familiarity with CargoWise, ISF, B/Ls, Incoterms,

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in ocean import operations or freight forwarding.
• Knowledge of FCL/LCL, bills of lading, Incoterms, and import documentation.
• Familiarity with ISF requirements and the customs clearance process.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of ocean import shipments (FCL and LCL) from booking confirmation through delivery.
• Track vessels and containers, monitor ETAs, and communicate delays or schedule changes to customers and internal teams.
• Coordinate with overseas agents, steamship lines, NVOCCs, terminals and drayage carriers.
• Review and process bills of lading, arrival notices, invoices, and packing lists for accuracy.
• Prepare and issue arrival notices, delivery orders, and release documentation.
• Work with customs brokerage to ensure timely entries and ISF filings.
• Monitor demurrage, detention, and per diem, and minimize charges.
• Arrange pickups/deliveries including transloading and warehousing as needed.
• Resolve holds and clearance issues with brokers and government agencies.
• Prepare quotes and verify vendor charges; maintain shipment records in CargoWise.

Skills

Ocean import operations

ISF knowledge

CargoWise experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Tools

CargoWise

ISF documentation tools

Job description

Altius Talent, partnering with an established international freight forwarder, seeks an Ocean Import Specialist in Queens, NY. You will manage day-to-day inbound ocean freight from origin to delivery and serve as the main contact for customers, overseas agents, carriers, and customs brokers.

Ideal candidates are organized and proactive, able to handle multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment, with 1–3 years of ocean import experience and familiarity with CargoWise, ISF, B/Ls, Incoterms,