Ocean Import Specialist I — Customer-Focused Logistics

AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Personal days

Company holidays

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Ocean Import Agent I to coordinate day-to-day import operations for international shipments into and out of the USA, ensuring accurate documentation, routing, and cost control. You will collaborate with brokers, agents, and customers to deliver high-quality service.

Located in Itasca, IL, this Regular Full-Time role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic environment and exposure to CargoWise and global freight forwarding practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years freight forwarding experience preferred.
• Basic math and geography skills.
• Ability to analyze numerical data and draw conclusions.
• Familiarity with CargoWise is a plus.
• Knowledge of freight movement, incoterms, and shipment profitability.

Responsibilities

• Receive and validate customer orders and documentation.
• Identify best routing and transit options per SOP.
• Secure quotations from vendors/agents for costs.
• Issue quotations and confirm acceptance with customers.
• Ensure ISF is completed timely by broker.
• Track vessel arrival and update milestones.
• Distribute documents per shipper requirement.
• Accrue and verify final shipment costs and profitability.

Skills

Team player

Strong work ethic

Growth mindset

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking an Ocean Import Agent I to coordinate day-to-day import operations for international shipments into and out of the USA, ensuring accurate documentation, routing, and cost control. You will collaborate with brokers, agents, and customers to deliver high-quality service.

Located in Itasca, IL, this Regular Full-Time role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic environment and exposure to CargoWise and global freight forwarding practices.