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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote freight forwarder in Dover, NJ is $51,199.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,100.00 and $57,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Freight Forwarder coordinates the shipment of goods on behalf of clients while working from a remote location. They arrange transportation, handle documentation, negotiate rates, and ensure shipments comply with regulations. This role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of logistics, and the ability to communicate with carriers, suppliers, and customers effectively. Using digital tools and freight management systems, they help streamline the shipping process to ensure timely and cost-efficient deliveries.

What does a remote freight forwarder do?

A typical day for a Remote Freight Forwarder involves coordinating international shipments, preparing and reviewing shipping documents, tracking cargo, and communicating with carriers, customs brokers, and clients via email and virtual meetings. You’ll manage multiple shipments simultaneously, resolve issues such as delays or documentation discrepancies, and ensure that all transactions comply with international regulations. Working remotely, you rely heavily on logistics software and digital communication tools, often collaborating with team members across different time zones. This role requires balancing administrative tasks with problem-solving, making it dynamic and well-suited to those who enjoy fast-paced, detail-oriented work.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote freight forwarder?

To thrive as a Remote Freight Forwarder, you need comprehensive knowledge of global shipping regulations, logistics coordination, and international trade documentation, often supported by experience in logistics or supply chain management. Familiarity with freight management software, electronic data interchange (EDI) systems, and platforms like CargoWise or SAP is commonly required, along with certifications such as IATA or FIATA being advantageous. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing shipments and collaborating with clients and partners remotely. These capabilities ensure efficient, compliant movement of goods and seamless service in a fast-paced, interconnected freight environment.

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Trade Compliance Analyst (REMOTE)

Lebanon, NJ • On-site, Remote

Construction Specialties, Inc
Construction • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Construction Specialties, Incexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES, INC.
Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to building challenges that architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face every day. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our product categories. Our products are a part of some of the most iconic buildings around the world-from the world's tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the Oculus at the World Trade Center Transit Hub in Manhattan. If you want to work in an inspiring atmosphere and collaborate with customers and colleagues to solve challenges, we're the right place for you. CS: People. Buildings. Better.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Provides support for all North American compliance activities for Construction Specialties. Responsible for processing free trade agreement documentation, completing applicable Customs certificates and licenses, and providing Canadian/Mexican/United States item classifications. Primary point of contact for Customs broker daily operations. Handles record keeping, operational control, and auditing activities for import and export transactions into or from the North American region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including but not necessarily limited to the following:
  • Wants to grow and learn within the area of Trade Compliance. Open to the idea of maybe studying and passing the test to get a Customs Broker License someday.
  • Reviews and audits import and export transactional shipping documents to ensure compliance. Has curiosity and drive to dig into issues.
  • Supports Trade Compliance by providing accurate product classifications, origins, values and free trade certifications. Updates trade compliance databases accordingly.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable governmental trade compliance regulations and controls for each transaction by the operation; inclusive of denied party screenings
  • Supports the solicitation, qualification and certification of Free Trade Agreement documentation for export transactions.
  • Partners with Purchasing team annually and ongoing to collect supporting item certificates.
  • Maintains all aspects of Record Keeping; ensuring compliance with Canadian, Mexican, and U.S. record keeping requirements.
  • Conducts audits of Customs and other documents provided by Customs Brokers for accuracy and timeliness. Produces timely, accurate feedback and actions and updates scorecards.
  • Keeps informed of current Canada, Mexican, and U.S. Customs import and export regulatory developments and effectively applies knowledge to CS group companies' current and future business models. Applies updated knowledge to the audit process.
  • Assists International Shipping team in resolving transactional issues with Customs Brokers or freight forwarders.
  • Operates in compliance with Construction Specialties best practices along with applicable federal and foreign regulations. Supports many ongoing tariff developments including Sections 232, 301, and 338, IEEPA, Canada import surtaxes and remission and any future.
  • Supports company CTPAT program.
  • Proactively elevates service or process concerns to supervisor and assists in identifying and implementing solutions. Ensures all compliance related problems and issues are addressed timely.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION: (Minimum Education and/or Experience required)
  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred. Business education pertinent to the work performed would be beneficial; such as supply chain or logistics. Requires one to three years' proven experience with the company product lines and procedures or equivalent combination of education and experience in the field of trade compliance.
  • Ability to type accurately and efficiently with a standard business vocabulary.
  • Excellent oral, written, professional communication skills.
  • Strong telephone etiquette.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to analyze data reports and execute required actions.
  • Must enjoy working in a fast paced changing environment.
  • Self-confident with a "can do" attitude.
  • Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
  • Working knowledge of company products and procedures.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Pay & Benefits
  • Annual Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $78,000. Range will vary by experience and geographic market.
  • Bonus Plan
  • Medical & Prescription benefits with company contribution
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • 401(k) program with match
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • 10 Paid Holidays + 4 Floating holidays

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