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Green Worldwide Shipping LLC

Import Specialist

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Knowledge of ocean (FCL & LCL) imports handling a must. * Knowledge of export Customs laws, practices and procedures. * Deep understanding of the shipping industry and rate negotiation opportunities.

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for lcl in Seattle, WA is $102,122.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,300.00 and $126,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Lcl?

An LCL (Less-than-Container Load) job typically involves coordinating and managing shipments that do not fill an entire shipping container. Professionals in this role work in logistics and freight forwarding, ensuring that multiple shipments from different customers are efficiently consolidated. Responsibilities may include tracking shipments, handling documentation, and communicating with clients and carriers. This job requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure smooth and cost-effective transportation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Lcl position?

To thrive as an LCL (Less-than-Container Load) Coordinator or Specialist, you need a solid understanding of logistics, international shipping regulations, and supply chain management, typically supported by experience or education in transportation or logistics. Familiarity with freight management systems, cargo tracking software, and industry certifications such as IATA or FIATA is highly valuable. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for coordinating shipments and liaising with various stakeholders. These skills are crucial to ensure efficient cargo consolidation, timely delivery, and high customer satisfaction in a complex logistics environment.

What are some typical challenges faced by Lcl coordinators in the logistics industry?

LCL Coordinators often encounter challenges such as managing tight shipping deadlines, handling last-minute changes in cargo schedules, and ensuring compliance with diverse international regulations. Coordination between multiple parties—including shippers, carriers, and consignees—requires constant attention to detail and proactive communication. Additionally, responding to disruptions like customs delays or equipment shortages is a common part of the job. These challenges make adaptability and problem-solving skills essential for success, and also provide opportunities to build expertise in international logistics and enhance your career prospects.

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Infographic showing various Lcl job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,122 per year, or $49.1 per hour.

Trade Manager LCL, Americas Ocean

Bellevue, WA • On-site

Expeditors Intl. of Washington

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 88 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 366 rated logistics

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Recommended by parents

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$100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Company Description

"We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" - Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors, you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

18,000 trained professionals

300+ locations worldwide

Fortune 500

Globally unified systems

Job Description

Americas Ocean is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team.  The Trade Manager LCL's role is to grow company market share by adding value as a dedicated, knowledge-based development resource.  The Trade Manager LCL is the lead authority offering advice, insight, direction, and support on matters concerning the trade lane(s), network & carrier relations, and market activity.

The Trade Manager LCL is responsible for owning and driving the Americas Less-than-Container Load (LCL) product strategy, performance, and network. This role designs and enforces a standardized, rules-based  network that is consistent, reliable, and easy to price, sell, and operate. The manager ensures strong alignment between Global & Americas product, geography, and business development teams, drives routing compliance and service performance, and holds regional stakeholders accountable for results.

Success in this role is defined by delivering scalable network simplicity, improving service reliability, and enabling sustainable global volume growth.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Product Ownership
Define and enforce LCL product standards
Ensure one consistent network across all regions
Act as the pricing expert and set LCL rates for RFP's and spot quote offerings
Network Design
Own routing structure (Routing Guide)
Reduce complexity and variability
Maintain rules-based network design in alignment with Global Product
Performance Management
Own Americas product KPIs (Gateway turns, routing compliance, inland execution)
Drive routing compliance and service reliability
Hold regions and cross-product partners accountable for results
Regional Leadership
Lead, support and set expectations for Americas LCL
Involve GEO to support new lanes and improved performance through their districts
Commercial Alignment
Ensure product is simple to price and sell
Align network with sales execution and growth
Systems & Process
Standardize routing logic and thresholds
Build scalable, repeatable decision frameworks
Measures of Success
Volume growth vs plan
Routing compliance
Service reliability
Network consistency
Regional ownership of results

Position is required to sit in an Expeditors Branch office if not at CHQ Bellevue.

Qualifications
  • Two (2) plus years in an Ocean Product role at Expeditors
  • Three (3) plus years of branch experience at Expeditors 
  • Four (4) plus years in a management position at Expeditors 
  • Strong communication skills; including written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate key issues quickly and effectively.
  • Strong facilitation skills
  • Confidence and interpersonal skills, ability to respectively relate and communicate to employees at all levels (e.g., executive sponsors, district managers, product and service leaders, etc.)
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Proven business development talent & ability to build, scope, and scale solutions
  • Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications 
  • Ability to travel up to 50%
Additional Information

Expected base salary: $100,000

Eligible for bonus

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

  • Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
  • Holidays (10)
  • Flexible Days (2)
  • Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
  • Commuter Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
  • Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.

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