Part-Time Import Freight Coordinator

June 30, 2026

We are seeking an experienced Part-Time International Import Freight Coordinator to join our team. This role requires recent, hands-on experience managing international import shipments in a freight forwarding, NVOCC, customs brokerage, or international logistics environment. This is a full-time, in-office position requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple active shipments and deadlines simultaneously.

What You'll Be Doing

Track and manage international import shipments via ocean and air freight
Coordinate cargo movement from origin through final delivery
Monitor shipment milestones and proactively resolve delays, exceptions, and service issues
Provide timely shipment updates and proactive communication to clients
Process and distribute import documentation accurately and on time, including Arrival Notices, ISF filings, OGA holds, and related compliance documentation
Coordinate drayage, LTL, and final-mile delivery arrangements
Work closely with steamship lines, airlines, customs brokers, warehouses, and transportation providers
Ensure all shipment documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable requirements
Negotiate rates with carriers, warehouses, and service providers as needed
Support operational KPIs and contribute to process improvements that enhance service and efficiency

Required Qualifications

Tenure in international import operations within a freight forwarder, NVOCC, customs brokerage, or international logistics provider
Direct experience coordinating ocean and air import shipments
Working knowledge of import documentation, customs processes, ISF filings, Arrival Notices, OGA holds, and cargo release procedures
Experience working with steamship lines, airlines, customs brokers, warehouses, and transportation providers
Ability to manage multiple concurrent shipments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through
Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned shipments
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience negotiating carrier, drayage, and warehouse rates
Experience using freight forwarding, transportation management, or logistics software
Experience in a client-facing operations role

Important Qualification Notice

This role requires recent, hands-on experience in international import freight forwarding operations, including ocean and air imports. Applicants whose experience is primarily limited to domestic trucking, dispatch, fleet management, or carrier operations and who do not have direct international import forwarding experience are unlikely to meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

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