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Import & Export Coordinator

About the Company

A global logistics and harbor transportation company is seeking a bilingual Import & Export Coordinator. With over a century of history, this organization is a powerhouse in international trade, specializing in complex "Door-to-Door" solutions and heavy infrastructure projects. They are looking for a professional to join their U.S. operations to help bridge the gap between North American and Asian markets.

About the Role

A bilingual Import & Export Coordinator will be responsible for managing logistics and ensuring compliance in international trade operations.

Responsibilities

• Global Freight Management: Manage end-to-end ocean and air freight forwarding operations, primarily focusing on routes between North America, Japan, China, and Southeast Asia.
• Specialized Project Cargo: Coordinate the logistics for high-value, large-scale shipments including heavy machinery and industrial plant equipment.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all shipments adhere to Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulations and manage necessary import/export documentation.
• Strategic Consulting: Provide logistics consulting to help corporate clients optimize their supply chains and navigate North American customs.
• Operational Oversight: Manage the full lifecycle of shipments, from initial booking and drayage to final on-site installation at the client’s facility.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years in freight forwarding, maritime logistics, or international trade.
• Language Skills: Business-level fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Japanese (only conversational) is required.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of FMC regulations and Incoterms. Experience with oversized freight is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high-touch service standards. Must be a collaborative team player comfortable working within a small, focused operational group.

Required Skills

• Freight forwarding experience
• Maritime logistics knowledge
• Compliance with FMC regulations
• Consulting skills for supply chain optimization
• Proficiency in Japanese
• Experience with oversized freight

Pay range and compensation package

$60K-65K/year DOE

Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance 100% employer-paid for the employee. Time Off: Paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid vacation.