Import/Export Coordinator & Data Entry ClerkPosition Summary
We are seeking an experienced Import/Export Coordinator & Data Entry Clerk to join our logistics team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing international shipments, preparing import/export documentation, coordinating with freight forwarders and customs brokers, and accurately entering shipment information into company systems.
This position requires someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and knowledgeable in both ocean and air freight operations, including bonded shipments.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate import and export shipments from origin to final delivery.
- Prepare, review, and process import/export documentation.
- Enter shipment information accurately into internal systems.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, steamship lines, trucking companies, and warehouses.
- Monitor shipment status and communicate updates to customers and internal departments.
- Schedule deliveries and coordinate appointments with ports and terminals.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and company procedures.
- Maintain accurate shipment records and filing systems.
- Resolve shipment discrepancies and documentation issues promptly.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2-3 years of import/export logistics experience.
- Experience handling both ocean and air shipments.
- Strong understanding of international shipping documentation, including:
- Bills of Lading (B/L)
- Air Waybills (AWB)
- Commercial Invoices
- Packing Lists
- Arrival Notices
- Delivery Orders
- Experience working with the Port of Long Beach and marine terminals.
- Knowledge of container import processes, terminal releases, appointments, and drayage coordination.
- Experience handling bonded shipments, including preparation and processing of CBP Form 7512 (Transportation Entry and Manifest of Goods Subject to CBP Inspection and Permit).
- Familiarity with U.S. Customs procedures and bonded freight movements.
- Excellent computer and data entry skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple shipments while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with customs brokers and freight forwarders.
- Familiarity with ACE, customs compliance procedures, and import/export regulations.
- Experience with warehouse coordination and inventory receiving.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and logistics or ERP software.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, and experienced in international logistics. They should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, solving shipment issues, and ensuring all import/export documentation is accurate and compliant.
If you have a solid background in ocean imports, air freight, bonded cargo, customs documentation, and logistics coordination, we'd like to hear from you.
This posting is written to filter for candidates who already understand import/export operations rather than entry-level applicants. You can also strengthen the screening by adding Indeed "must-have" qualifications, such as:
- 2+ years of import/export experience (Required)
- Ocean freight experience (Required)
- Air freight experience (Required)
- Experience with bonded shipments/CBP Form 7512 (Required)
- Experience with Port of Long Beach terminals (Preferred or Required)
- English (Required)
- Microsoft Excel (Required)
Pay: $17.75 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
