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Ocean Import Coordinator

Focus People
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

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Job Description

Ocean Import Coordinator

Location: Atlanta, GA 30354

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm

Compensation: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour (based on experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

About The Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Ocean Import Coordinator for their Atlanta office. This role supports day-to-day import operations by managing documentation, tracking shipments, coordinating deliveries, and communicating with customers, carriers, and overseas agents.

If you’re organized, accurate, and comfortable in a fast-paced logistics environment, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

  • Track and trace incoming ocean freight from origin to final delivery
  • Enter and maintain shipment data, upload documents, and process pre-alerts
  • Prepare and review import documentation for customs clearance
  • Coordinate dispatch with truckers and schedule deliveries
  • Communicate shipment updates to customers, internal teams, and international partners
  • Process billing, payables, and other administrative tasks
  • Provide timely, professional customer service throughout the shipment lifecycle
  • Support internal quality and compliance processes
  • Perform additional duties as needed

What We’re Looking For

  • 1–3 years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or ocean import operations
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data entry and documentation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Solid communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Comfortable handling multiple shipments and shifting priorities
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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