What are the responsibilities and job description for the Import Export Coordinator position at Ascendo Resources?
Import / Export Coordinator: Growth Opportunity
- Doral Miami Area
- Growth Opportunity - Upward Career Trajectory
- $60,000 to $70,000
- Must be authorized to work in the USA - no sponsorship will be offered
Ascendo Resources (Staffing & Recruiting) in Miami is assisting our client in their search for an Import / Export Coordinator for their ocean freight forward: food industry (logistics) company. Must have import export cargo container experience.
This is an excellent opportunity with a small, yet very fast-growing, food import / export organization. Huge growth potential !
- Documentation Management: Prepare and audit commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and specialized food safety or government paperwork (such as FDA, USDA, or USDC filings).
- Assist with Regulatory & Customs Compliance: Ensure food products meet import/export laws, Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) codes, Incoterms, and food-handling or cold-chain rules.
- Assist with Carrier & Broker Coordination: Work directly with ocean/air carriers, freight forwarders, custom brokers, and port terminals to book space and track containers.
- Inspection & Treatment Tracking: Coordinate government inspections, fumigation, or cold-treatment requirements specific to perishable food items.
- Problem Solving: Resolve shipment delays, port holds, documentation errors, or freight billing discrepancies.
- Data & System Tracking: Update ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems (such as SAP, QuickBooks, or ACE) with real-time shipment statuses
Key requirements:
- Bilingual: English / Spanish is a MUST
- Import / Export Experience – MUST, preferably with LATAM countries
- Ocean freight / freight forwarder background required
- Schedule: Monday – Friday
- Some light travel to Latam countries may be required
- Please note, no Medical or Dental insurance is provided yet. May be offered in the near future
Moving quickly: If interested in hearing more, please send resume confidentially to: mdeering@ascendo.com
“All resumes received will remain highly confidential and not released to anyone without your consent”
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000