Ocean Specialist (Import Export)
Elsdon Group, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Job Title:
Import & Export Coordinator – Ocean Freight
Location:
Salt Lake City, UT
Position Overview Our client, a large and established organization with global supply chain operations, is seeking an
Import & Export Coordinator – Ocean Freight
to support international transportation and trade operations from their Salt Lake City office. This role will focus on managing end-to-end ocean freight movements, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant import and export shipments.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience coordinating ocean freight logistics, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of international shipping documentation and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate international
ocean import and export shipments
from origin to final destination
Manage bookings with ocean carriers, NVOCCs, and freight forwarders
Prepare, review, and maintain import and export documentation, including Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and shipping instructions
Ensure compliance with U.S. import and export regulations, internal procedures, and customer requirements
Track shipments and proactively communicate status updates, delays, and exceptions to internal stakeholders
Work closely with customs brokers, carriers, ports, and internal teams to ensure smooth cargo flow
Verify freight invoices, resolve discrepancies, and support cost control initiatives
Maintain accurate shipment records within TMS/ERP systems
Support audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives related to ocean freight operations
Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and compliance teams to meet service and delivery objectives
Qualifications
2–5 years of experience in international logistics, import/export coordination, or freight forwarding
Strong focus on
ocean freight operations
(FCL/LCL import and export)
Working knowledge of international trade documentation and Incoterms
Experience coordinating with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers
Familiarity with U.S. import/export compliance requirements
Proficiency in TMS, ERP, or freight management systems
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting high-volume or global shipping operations
Exposure to customs clearance processes and trade compliance
Knowledge of port operations and international routing strategies
Why Join
Opportunity to support global ocean freight operations within a large organization
Collaborative team environment with exposure to end-to-end international logistics
Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term growth opportunities
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Import & Export Coordinator – Ocean Freight
Location:
Salt Lake City, UT
Position Overview Our client, a large and established organization with global supply chain operations, is seeking an
Import & Export Coordinator – Ocean Freight
to support international transportation and trade operations from their Salt Lake City office. This role will focus on managing end-to-end ocean freight movements, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant import and export shipments.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience coordinating ocean freight logistics, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of international shipping documentation and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate international
ocean import and export shipments
from origin to final destination
Manage bookings with ocean carriers, NVOCCs, and freight forwarders
Prepare, review, and maintain import and export documentation, including Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and shipping instructions
Ensure compliance with U.S. import and export regulations, internal procedures, and customer requirements
Track shipments and proactively communicate status updates, delays, and exceptions to internal stakeholders
Work closely with customs brokers, carriers, ports, and internal teams to ensure smooth cargo flow
Verify freight invoices, resolve discrepancies, and support cost control initiatives
Maintain accurate shipment records within TMS/ERP systems
Support audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives related to ocean freight operations
Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and compliance teams to meet service and delivery objectives
Qualifications
2–5 years of experience in international logistics, import/export coordination, or freight forwarding
Strong focus on
ocean freight operations
(FCL/LCL import and export)
Working knowledge of international trade documentation and Incoterms
Experience coordinating with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers
Familiarity with U.S. import/export compliance requirements
Proficiency in TMS, ERP, or freight management systems
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting high-volume or global shipping operations
Exposure to customs clearance processes and trade compliance
Knowledge of port operations and international routing strategies
Why Join
Opportunity to support global ocean freight operations within a large organization
Collaborative team environment with exposure to end-to-end international logistics
Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term growth opportunities
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