What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ocean Import Coordinator - Chicago - $60K -$65 position at First Choice?
An Ocean Import Coordinator is immediately required to join an established operations team working for a top freight forwarder in Chicago.
This role will involve working in a lively and dynamic team dealing with customer’s import and export shipments. You will be the main point of contact and dealing with all documentation throughout the process.
Essential Duties:
- Experience of Ocean Import procedures and documentation from start to finish.
- Pricing and Negotiation experience
- Act as the primary point of customer contact for assigned accounts
- Coordinate bookings from Importers and overseas offices to final destination
- Closely monitor & follow up on shipments
- Update the customer with shipment status
- Prepare and present proposals, quotes and recommend services based on customer needs
- Work closely with the Customs Broker to follow up on clearance
- Obtain rates from overseas offices and vendors
This is a great opportunity to join an existing team that is rapidly growing, there is excellent training provided and a clear pathway to career progression.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000