Air & Ocean Import & Export Coordinator
Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment, Houston, TX, United States
Air & Ocean Import & Export Coordinator | International Freight Forwarding | Project & Commercial Cargo
Location:
Houston, TX
Salary Range:
$60,000 to $70,000 base (commensurate with experience)
Employment Type:
Full Time
Industry:
Freight Forwarding | Project Logistics | Global Transportation | Multimodal Supply Chain
Position Overview A global project logistics and international freight forwarding organisation is seeking an experienced Air & Ocean Import & Export Coordinator to manage end-to-end international shipments across complex, time-critical, and high-value cargo movements.
This role sits within a fast-paced, solution-driven operations environment focused on precision planning, seamless execution, and customer-specific logistics solutions across air freight, ocean freight, and multimodal transport.
The successful candidate will coordinate global import and export movements, ensure regulatory compliance, manage carrier relationships, and deliver operational excellence across commercial and project-based cargo.
Core Responsibilities
End-to-end coordination of international air and ocean import and export shipments
Execution of multimodal transport solutions including door-to-door movements
Booking with airlines, ocean carriers, trucking providers, and specialist vendors
Preparation and review of shipping documentation including HBL, MBL, commercial invoices, packing lists, AES filings, and customs documentation
Active communication with customers, overseas agents, and internal operations teams
Rate management, cost control, and shipment profitability monitoring
Tracking, milestone reporting, and proactive exception management
Compliance with U.S. customs regulations, international trade requirements, and internal quality standards
Support of complex cargo movements including oversized, project, and time-critical freight when required
Required Experience & Profile
Minimum 2+ years’ experience in air and ocean freight forwarding operations
Strong knowledge of import and export processes across international trade lanes
Hands-on experience with carrier bookings, documentation, and shipment execution
Understanding of Incoterms, customs clearance processes, and regulatory compliance
Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously in a high-volume environment
Strong customer service and stakeholder communication skills
Commercial awareness around costs, margins, and service delivery
Experience within project logistics, heavy cargo, or complex freight environments is strongly preferred.
Qualified professionals are encouraged to apply directly or confidentially express interest. All inquiries are handled with strict discretion.
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Houston, TX
Salary Range:
$60,000 to $70,000 base (commensurate with experience)
Employment Type:
Full Time
Industry:
Freight Forwarding | Project Logistics | Global Transportation | Multimodal Supply Chain
Position Overview A global project logistics and international freight forwarding organisation is seeking an experienced Air & Ocean Import & Export Coordinator to manage end-to-end international shipments across complex, time-critical, and high-value cargo movements.
This role sits within a fast-paced, solution-driven operations environment focused on precision planning, seamless execution, and customer-specific logistics solutions across air freight, ocean freight, and multimodal transport.
The successful candidate will coordinate global import and export movements, ensure regulatory compliance, manage carrier relationships, and deliver operational excellence across commercial and project-based cargo.
Core Responsibilities
End-to-end coordination of international air and ocean import and export shipments
Execution of multimodal transport solutions including door-to-door movements
Booking with airlines, ocean carriers, trucking providers, and specialist vendors
Preparation and review of shipping documentation including HBL, MBL, commercial invoices, packing lists, AES filings, and customs documentation
Active communication with customers, overseas agents, and internal operations teams
Rate management, cost control, and shipment profitability monitoring
Tracking, milestone reporting, and proactive exception management
Compliance with U.S. customs regulations, international trade requirements, and internal quality standards
Support of complex cargo movements including oversized, project, and time-critical freight when required
Required Experience & Profile
Minimum 2+ years’ experience in air and ocean freight forwarding operations
Strong knowledge of import and export processes across international trade lanes
Hands-on experience with carrier bookings, documentation, and shipment execution
Understanding of Incoterms, customs clearance processes, and regulatory compliance
Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously in a high-volume environment
Strong customer service and stakeholder communication skills
Commercial awareness around costs, margins, and service delivery
Experience within project logistics, heavy cargo, or complex freight environments is strongly preferred.
Qualified professionals are encouraged to apply directly or confidentially express interest. All inquiries are handled with strict discretion.
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