About the Role
A logistics company in Chicago, IL is hiring an Ocean Import Specialist to manage ocean import processing from overseas coordination through final delivery. This is a hands-on role handling customs clearance, container consolidation/deconsolidation, ground transportation, delivery tracking, and related accounting tasks. A good fit for someone early in their logistics career who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate with overseas agents to initiate ocean import processing.
- Clear importing goods through customs brokerage.
- Consolidate or deconsolidate containers when necessary.
- Research and select vendors/agents and arrange timely ground transportation and delivery.
- Track delivery status and communicate updates with applicable parties.
- Handle related accounting tasks (AP/AR, closing, etc.).
- Input servicing information into the internal system.
- Prepare and report service activities to the Ocean Import team manager(s).
- Troubleshoot customer inquiries.
- Support other ad-hoc projects as requested by management.
Required Qualifications
- 0-3 years of experience in logistics.
- Bilingual (English/Korean) required.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision PPO insurance.
- Life, STD, and LTD insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off, plus additional paid time off (bereavement, wedding, birth of a child, etc.).
- Years of service awards.
- Education assistance program (based on eligibility).
Location & Schedule
- Onsite in Chicago, IL.
- Full-time.