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Import Coordinator - Air
Forward
Des Plaines, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 2 days ago
Full Job Posting
Responsibilities
- Assist with coordinating air import shipments from pre‐arrival through final delivery.
- Process and review import documentation such as arrival notices, commercial invoices, and shipping documents.
- Enter and maintain accurate shipment data in CargoWise and other systems.
- Track shipment arrivals, customs clearance status, and delivery milestones.
- Communicate with airlines, customs brokers, trucking providers, warehouses, and internal teams.
- Follow U.S. import compliance requirements and internal operating procedures.
- Identify documentation issues or clearance delays and escalate as needed.
- Support duty, fee, and charge validation for billing accuracy.
- Respond to customer inquiries related to shipment status and delivery.
- Maintain accurate and organized shipment records.
- Assist with coverage during peak volume periods.
- All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; undergraduate degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field preferred.
- Prior experience in logistics, transportation, or related operations roles.
- Basic understanding of air import processes and international shipping preferred.
- Experience with CargoWise or similar TMS/forwarding tools or demonstrated ability to learn systems quickly.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and time‐management skills.
- Ability to follow defined procedures and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
- Technical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.).
- Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on‐site setting (listed in this posting), with travel for related meetings/events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; undergraduate degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field preferred.
- Basic understanding of air import processes and international shipping preferred.
About Forward
Trucking & Freight6356 employeesFounded 1981
Publicly traded freight and logistics company serving businesses with ground transportation, intermodal, and global logistics services.
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