Experienced Ocean Import Specialist

Job Title: Ocean Import Specialist

Industry: Freight Forwarding / Logistics

Location (city, state): Franklin Park, IL

Assignment Type: 90 day contract

Pay: $25 – $29 / hour

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is a well-established, family-owned global logistics organization with a strong employee retention culture. The Franklin Park office is a smaller team of approximately 14 employees, providing a collaborative and close-knit work environment. The organization has a global presence with more than 2,000 employees worldwide.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Ocean Import Specialist to oversee international ocean freight shipments from initial booking through final delivery. This position will manage the documentation, coordination, tracking, and customer communication required to successfully move Less-than-Container Load (LCL) imports.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on Ocean Import experience, strong knowledge of U.S. import procedures, and excellent communication skills. Stability in previous employment is important, as the team is looking for someone interested in a consistent and reliable work history.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of LCL ocean import shipments, including booking, documentation, customs clearance, and delivery.
• Work with international agents, steamship lines, CFS facilities, customs brokers, and transportation providers to coordinate cargo movement.
• Review and process import paperwork such as bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, arrival notices, and delivery orders.
• Monitor vessel schedules, cargo availability, warehouse activity, customs clearance, and final-mile delivery.
• Keep customers informed regarding shipment progress, arrival dates, delays, and delivery requirements.
• Enter and maintain accurate shipment information within logistics and transportation management systems.
• Review freight invoices and provide support with billing-related activities.
• Maintain organized shipment files and provide clear updates to customers and internal teams.
• Follow established operating procedures, carrier requirements, and applicable U.S. import regulations.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of Ocean Import experience.
• Experience managing shipments from booking through final delivery.
• Working knowledge of customs clearance and U.S. import regulations.
• Familiarity with ocean freight documentation and international logistics processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated employment stability; frequent job changes are not preferred.
  
  

Additional Details:

• Business casual dress environment.
• This is a temporary opportunity.
• Experience with an industry-specific logistics system is preferred.
  
  

Perks:

• Join a smaller, collaborative team environment.
• Work with an established global logistics organization.
• Opportunity to utilize and expand your Ocean Import LCL expertise.
• Supportive leadership and a team-oriented workplace.
  
  

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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