Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to manage the U.S. arrival, customs clearance, delivery, and warehouse handoff of imported shipments. This in-office role coordinates overseas suppliers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, local carriers, and warehouse teams to keep freight moving safely, compliantly, and on schedule. The successful candidate will also build and manage a reliable local provider network, regularly comparing cost, service quality, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
· Coordinate inbound shipments from overseas from arrival notice through customs clearance, delivery appointment, and receipt at the Chino warehouse.
· Serve as the day-to-day U.S. contact for overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, drayage providers, and local trucking companies.
· Review and organize shipping and customs documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, arrival notices, delivery orders, and related records; promptly follow up on missing or inconsistent information.
· Track shipment milestones, customs clearance status, container availability, last-free-day deadlines, delivery appointments, and proof of delivery; escalate risks of delay, demurrage, detention, or storage charges.
· Arrange local delivery from ports, airports, and other receiving points to the warehouse, ensuring the correct equipment, appointment timing, and delivery instructions are confirmed.
· Coordinate with warehouse staff on inbound receiving schedules, unloading requirements, discrepancies, damages, shortages, returns, and outbound shipment needs.
· Maintain accurate shipment, vendor, cost, and service records in company systems and shared files; prepare routine status updates and operational reports for management.
· Source, qualify, and maintain relationships with local customs brokers, freight forwarders, drayage providers, trucking companies, and other logistics service providers.
· Develop and maintain a vendor-management process, including provider contact information, service scope, insurance and compliance documentation, performance history, and negotiated terms.
· Conduct regular comparisons of provider pricing, transit time, on-time performance, responsiveness, claims handling, and service quality; recommend the best-value providers for company needs.
· Support freight cost review, invoice verification, dispute resolution, and continuous improvement of import and warehouse logistics processes.
· Perform other logistics and operations coordination duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· 2+ years of experience in import logistics, freight forwarding, customs brokerage coordination, warehouse operations, or a closely related role preferred.
· Working knowledge of U.S. import logistics and customs-clearance processes; familiarity with ocean, air, and domestic freight documentation is preferred.
· Experience coordinating local trucking, delivery appointments, warehouse receiving, and proof-of-delivery documentation.
· Demonstrated ability to evaluate logistics vendors using price, service level, reliability, and operational efficiency.
· Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive shipments simultaneously.
· Fluency in Mandarin Chinese, written and spoken, is required for coordination with overseas teams and suppliers; strong professional English communication skills, written and verbal, are also required.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, especially Excel or Google Sheets; experience with logistics, ERP, or warehouse management systems is a plus.
· Able to work full-time, in person, at the Chino, California office and warehouse location.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and applicable law.
Benefits
· Medical insurance after qualifying period.
· Paid time off, paid sick leave in accordance with California law, and paid U.S. federal holidays.
· 401(k) eligibility after qualifying period.
· Overtime paid in accordance with California labor law, including 1.5x after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week, and 2x after 12 hours per day.
How to Apply
Submit your resume in English to [email protected] with the subject line "Logistics Coordinator - Chino, CA (ATI-LC-2026-001)". Walk-in applications are also welcome; please call ahead to schedule.
Please directly answer the following four questions in your application email for faster screening:
· Earliest available start date.
· Years of import logistics, customs-clearance coordination, freight forwarding, or warehouse operations experience.
· Experience coordinating customs brokers, local carriers, and warehouse delivery appointments.
· Languages spoken.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Astral Toyond Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
We comply with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles / San Bernardino County Fair Chance Initiative and California's Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.
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Work Location: Chino, CA. In person.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
