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Fibertek

International Shipping Specialist

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$20.25 - $26.25/hr

Ability to select an appropriate freight forwarder, coordinate pickup and monitor progress of shipments to delivery. Export-import compliance (desired but not required to begin). Familiarity with the ...

GCL

IT Security Architect

Herndon, VA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

... import/export logistics industry providing unrivaled experience and expertise for live events, touring, sports, luxury auto and art freight forwarding. Our teams serve as the premier freight ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for import freight forwarder in Reston, VA is $51,988.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,800.00 and $58,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Import Freight Forwarder vs Customs Broker?

AspectImport Freight ForwarderCustoms Broker
CredentialsCertifications in logistics and freight managementCustoms brokerage licenses and certifications
Work EnvironmentLogistics companies, freight terminalsCustoms offices, import/export firms
Industry UsageArranging transportation, warehousingClearing goods through customs

While both roles are vital in international trade, an Import Freight Forwarder manages the overall transportation process, including booking cargo space and coordinating shipments. A Customs Broker specializes in clearing goods through customs, ensuring compliance with regulations. Understanding these differences helps businesses choose the right partner for their import needs.

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Logistics Coordinator, International Freight

Logistics Coordinator, International Freight

Xometry

Gaithersburg, MD • Hybrid

$42K - $55K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Xometry is looking for an individual to meet the needs of our growing and fast-paced Logistics Department.  This individual will work with internal and external customers to quote and coordinate International and Domestic Shipments.

What you will do:

  • This position assists with determining cost and pricing, procedure development, and compliance with respect to international freight shipments.
  • Prepare shipping freight forwarding requests for quotes and analyze freight forwarder rates and air or ocean carrier routings to award and manage U.S. and foreign shipments.
  • Ensure that regulatory requirements are met, that shipments have the correct paperwork, such as commercial invoices and packing lists and ensure that documentation is processed and distributed in a timely way to carriers, forwarders, customers, and customs agents based on customer orders and shipping instructions.
  • Maintain accurate costs and profits by overseeing and completing proper billing to clients based on agreed pricing.
  • Ensuring the end-to-end delivery by collaborating with internal and external parties and communicating proactively with domestic and overseas partners, terminals, and other modes of transportation.
  • Develop techniques and procedures for transporting commodities from local or offshore locations to warehouses, other storage offices, or final consignee locations for nominated shippers.
  • Develop and manage successful relationships with local suppliers and other co-load carriers (for example, airline agents, freight forwarders, customs brokers, local pickup and delivery firms, regional trucking companies, and line-haul providers).
  • Perform prompt and accurate data entry requests into various internal systems.
  • Maintain polite, timely, and efficient world-class customer service.

What you will need:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the international logistics industry.
  • Extensive experience with Major Carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL) as well as with International Freight Forwarders
  • Excellent writing and speaking skills to communicate effectively in complex situations.
  • Work actively with innovative thinking and fast execution to speed up the progress of tasks/projects.
  • Proficient in ERP, Salesforce and understanding of Microsoft Excel and database functions, as well as competence with them.
  • Mindset that is outgoing and forward-thinking, with the capacity to decode problems quickly.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations at the state, federal, and international levels as they pertain to the core services supplied (i.e., customs, security, other import, and export government agencies)

The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $42,000 - $55,000 annually depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location.  We also offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave; EAP, other wellbeing resources; and much more

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Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry's digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.

Industry

Software development

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Gaithersburg, MD, US

Year founded

2013

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