Ocean Import Specialist (Dallas)
Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Ocean Import Coordinator (Entry Level)
Dallas, TX
Role Summary
The Ocean Import Coordinator will support ocean import logistics operations for international freight forwarding. The role is entry level and focuses on import documentation, shipment tracking, carrier coordination, compliance basics, and customer communication. Candidates will learn end-to-end ocean import processes under supervision of senior operations staff.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, verify, and process ocean import documentation including bills of lading, arrival notices, commercial invoices, packing lists, and related paperwork. Coordinate with overseas agents, ocean carriers, customs brokers, terminals, and trucking providers to ensure timely movement of imported cargo. Track inbound ocean shipments and proactively report status, exceptions, and delivery updates to internal teams and clients. Enter and maintain accurate shipment data in Transportation Management Systems and internal tracking platforms. Assist with customs entry preparation and compliance support under supervision of licensed brokers or senior staff. Support billing, invoicing, and reconciliation of vendor or carrier charges where required. Respond to basic customer inquiries and support internal stakeholders with operational tasks.
Typical Qualifications
High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred. Basic understanding of ocean freight forwarding and international trade terminology. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word). Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Effective communication skills for customer and carrier interaction. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Career Path and Development
This role is designed as a pathway into full ocean import operations, with progression opportunities to Ocean Import Specialist, Senior Import Coordinator, or Operations Supervisor roles with demonstrated performance and mastery of operational competencies. Market data indicates entry-level import coordinator roles in Dallas typically fall within a competitive range for early-career freight forwarding positions.
This description assumes in-office or hybrid work at a freight forwarding or logistics provider operating ocean import services in the Dallas metropolitan area.
Role Summary
The Ocean Import Coordinator will support ocean import logistics operations for international freight forwarding. The role is entry level and focuses on import documentation, shipment tracking, carrier coordination, compliance basics, and customer communication. Candidates will learn end-to-end ocean import processes under supervision of senior operations staff.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, verify, and process ocean import documentation including bills of lading, arrival notices, commercial invoices, packing lists, and related paperwork. Coordinate with overseas agents, ocean carriers, customs brokers, terminals, and trucking providers to ensure timely movement of imported cargo. Track inbound ocean shipments and proactively report status, exceptions, and delivery updates to internal teams and clients. Enter and maintain accurate shipment data in Transportation Management Systems and internal tracking platforms. Assist with customs entry preparation and compliance support under supervision of licensed brokers or senior staff. Support billing, invoicing, and reconciliation of vendor or carrier charges where required. Respond to basic customer inquiries and support internal stakeholders with operational tasks.
Typical Qualifications
High school diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred. Basic understanding of ocean freight forwarding and international trade terminology. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word). Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Effective communication skills for customer and carrier interaction. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Career Path and Development
This role is designed as a pathway into full ocean import operations, with progression opportunities to Ocean Import Specialist, Senior Import Coordinator, or Operations Supervisor roles with demonstrated performance and mastery of operational competencies. Market data indicates entry-level import coordinator roles in Dallas typically fall within a competitive range for early-career freight forwarding positions.
This description assumes in-office or hybrid work at a freight forwarding or logistics provider operating ocean import services in the Dallas metropolitan area.