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Import Coordinator

Ultimate Staffing Services

Atlanta, Georgia

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50,000–$60,000
SKILLS
Billing, Brokerage, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, County Ordinances, Credit and Collections, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Freight Forwarding, Import/Export Compliance, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Network Routing, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Service Delivery, Shipping Documents, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Transportation Routing, Trucking, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
POSTED
9 days ago

Import Operations Coordinator

College Park, GA | Hybrid (3 Days In Office, 2 Days Remote)

Direct Hire | $50,000 - $60,000 Base Salary | 35-Hour Work Week

Are you an experienced freight forwarding professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international logistics environment? Our client, a well-established global freight forwarding organization, is seeking an Import Operations Coordinator to join their growing team in College Park, GA.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a respected industry leader where you'll have ownership of customer accounts, collaborate with international partners, and play a critical role in ensuring seamless import operations from origin to final delivery.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Competitive salary: $50,000 - $60,000

Reduced 35-hour work week

Direct-hire position with long-term career growth

Exposure to global logistics and international trade operations

Collaborative, team-oriented environment

What You'll Do

As the Import Operations Coordinator, you'll serve as the primary point of contact for import customers and manage the end-to-end import process while delivering exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage import shipments from booking through final delivery
  • Coordinate transportation, customs clearance, and documentation requirements
  • Communicate with customs brokers, trucking providers, airlines, steamship lines, and freight partners
  • Negotiate rates and coordinate shipment bookings when applicable
  • Process and distribute Bills of Lading, collect charges, and shipment documentation
  • Generate delivery orders and arrange transportation services
  • Ensure accurate and timely invoicing, billing, and collections activities
  • Monitor shipment status, perform shipment tracing, and proactively resolve delivery issues
  • Provide outstanding customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and shipment updates
  • Build strong relationships with customers and logistics partners through professional communication
  • Maintain accurate shipment records within CargoWise and other transportation management systems

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in international freight forwarding, import operations, or logistics coordination
  • Hands-on experience managing import shipments and customs documentation
  • Proficiency with CargoWise One (required)
  • Strong working knowledge of international transportation carriers, routing, and logistics networks
  • Experience working within a paperless, TMS-driven environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Preferred Skills

  • Strong understanding of customs clearance procedures and import compliance requirements
  • Ability to prioritize multiple shipments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional service

What Makes You Successful

You are proactive, resourceful, and thrive when solving complex logistics challenges. You enjoy building relationships, staying organized, and keeping freight moving efficiently while providing a world-class customer experience.

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to pass pre-employment background screening requirements, including C-TPAT and TSA compliance screening
  • Authorization to work in the United States

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

About the Company

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