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Import Operations Specialist
Atlanta, GA
$58,000 to $69,000 bonus benefits
Doing everyone else’s work while management talks about “teamwork”?
This is for the operator who actually keeps shipments moving, fixes problems before they explode, and is tired of carrying weaker people.
Altius Talent is hiring for a respected international forwarder in Atlanta investing heavily into operations growth.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Run international air and ocean import files from pre-alert to delivery
- Coordinate trucking, warehousing, terminals, and final mile vendors
- Liaise with overseas offices and agents daily
- Handle billing, accruals, milestone updates, and shipment visibility
- Resolve delays, exams, holds, and customer escalations fast
What They Want:
- Freight forwarding import operations experience
- Someone accountable and organised
- Calm under pressure with common sense
- Strong customer communication skills
Why Leave Your Current Role:
- Better systems
- Better leadership
- Real promotion path
- No babysitting poor performers
Salary : $58,000 - $70,000