Senior Ocean/Air Import Specialist

FreightTAS LLC; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

FreightTAS LLC in Gardena, CA is seeking a Senior Ocean/Air Freight Import Coordinator to oversee end-to-end import operations across ocean and air modes.

You will book cargo, coordinate pickups, prepare documentation, liaise with airlines and customers, and monitor milestones to maintain service levels. Strong problem-solving and multi-shipment management in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on ocean/air import freight operations.
• Experience managing shipments end-to-end from origin to delivery.
• Knowledge AES, TSA requirements and air freight documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage Ocean/Air freight Import shipments A–Z from origin to final delivery.
• Book cargo, coordinate pickups, prepare documentation, follow up with airlines, track, arrange delivery, and bill.
• Work with airlines, truckers, customers, and internal offices on bookings, pickups, docs, and cargo recovery.
• Monitor milestones, flag delays/exceptions early, and fix issues to hold service levels.
• Keep documentation, system updates, costs, and final billing accurate.
• Support ocean/air freight quotes by checking routing, transit times, capacity, and operational feasibility.
• Handle priority and complex shipments with tight follow-up through the full lifecycle.

Skills

Ocean import operations

Air import operations

CargoWise experience

AES TSA documentation knowledge

Job description

Senior Ocean/Air Freight Import Coordinator
Location: Gardena/Los Angeles
Salary - $57,500/$62,500 base and excellent benefits
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The Client
Join a people-first global freight forwarder recognized for 10+ years as a Top Company for well-being, stability, and career growth. You'll work across a Global network on time-critical and complex shipments, internal mobility, and ongoing training and certifications. The culture is built around empowered operators, fast decision-making, and strong client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage Ocean/Air freight Import shipments A–Z from origin to final delivery.
• Book cargo, coordinate pickups, prepare documentation, follow up with airlines, track, arrange delivery, and bill.
• Work with airlines, truckers, customers, and internal offices on bookings, pickups, docs, and cargo recovery.
• Monitor milestones, flag delays/exceptions early, and fix issues to hold service levels.
• Keep documentation, system updates, costs, and final billing accurate.
• Support ocean/air freight quotes by checking routing, transit times, capacity, and operational feasibility.
• Handle priority and complex shipments with tight follow-up through the full lifecycle.

Requirements

• 5+ years hands-on ocean/air import freight operations in freight forwarding.
• Strong experience in Ocean/Air Import operations.
• CargoWise experience is advantageous
• Knowledge of AES, TSA requirements, and air freight documentation.
• Able to run multiple shipments, priorities, and urgent requests independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving.