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Import/Export Freight Coordinator Jobs in Atlanta, GA at People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists
Title: Import/Export Freight Coordinator
Company: People Freight | Freight Forwarding & Logistics Recruitment Specialists
Location: Atlanta, GA
Import/Export Freight Coordinator | Atlanta, GA | Salary up to $65,000
This is an excellent opportunity for a freight forwarding professional with strong import and export knowledge who enjoys managing shipments from booking through final delivery.
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to $65,000
- Opportunity to join an established international freight forwarder.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- A varied role covering both import and export operations.
- Professional and collaborative working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate air and ocean import/export shipments from start to finish.
- Handle bookings, routing, documentation, tracking and delivery arrangements.
- Prepare and review commercial invoices, packing lists, BOLs, AWBs and other shipping documents.
- Coordinate with carriers, overseas agents, customs brokers, warehouses and customers.
- Monitor shipments and proactively resolve delays or operational issues.
- Provide customers with regular shipment updates and respond to enquiries.
- Ensure accurate and timely invoicing and file completion.
- Maintain compliance with company procedures and applicable import/export regulations.
Requirements
- 2+ years of freight forwarding experience in an import/export operations role.
- Strong understanding of international air and/or ocean freight processes.
- Experience handling shipments A–Z from booking through delivery.
- Good knowledge of import/export documentation and procedures.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with CargoWise or another freight forwarding system is highly preferred.
