Import Operations Coordinator - Entry Level

Import Operations Coordinator

Advanced International Freight has been a full-service logistics and freight forwarding company for over 25 years. With our trusted carriers and partners, we choose the best route for our clients that reduces costs, optimizes speed, and ensures reliability. With the growing impact of global and domestic logistics, our vision is to create a seamless solution for our clientele with the backing of modern technology and our unique, one-stop-shop capabilities.

At Advanced International Freight, promoting wellness is a core component of our organizational culture. We prioritize the wellbeing of our employees and want our employees to feel valued, respected, and ultimately succeed in their role.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes generous PTO days, 401(k) with company match, health insurance fully paid by the company, and an employee wellness program that offers gym membership subsidy, healthy daily lunches, and continuous learning certification subsidy.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare and distribute all required air and ocean import documentation in a timely fashion to appropriate parties (i.e. delivery orders, arrival notice, etc.)

· Track, trace, and monitor progress of shipments and deliveries to ensure timely processing

· Communicate with air and ocean carriers, origin and destination locations regarding shipment status, special handling, and delivery of freight

· Mediate delivery requirements and shipment tracking between customers, truckers, brokers, warehouses, and vendors to ensure proper delivery

· Input, distribute A/P invoices and ensure timely A/R collection

Requirements

· Associate's Degree (required); Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

· Fluent in English

· 1 year in freight forwarding, logistics, and/or supply chain (not required)

· 1 year of experience in handling customer service (not required)

· Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite

Work Conditions

· Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 (based on experience)

· Full time On-Site Employment

· Location: Secaucus, NJ

· Hours: M-F, 9AM to 6PM

Company Benefits

· Health, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% coverage for you and family

· Paid Time Off

· 401(K) with Company Match

· Free Daily Lunch Catering

· Annual performance-based incentives and bonus

· Certification Recognition Program

· Fitness Center Membership Subsidy Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis?
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Experience:

• Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)
• Freight: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Chinese (Required)

Work Location: In person