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Ocean/Air Export Coordinator

Glendale Heights, Illinois

$60,000.00/year

Industrial & Manufacturing

Job ID: 54822780

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Job Description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY: OCEAN/AIR EXPORT COORDINATOR IN GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL
Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Ocean/Air Export Coordinator to join our team in Glendale, Heights. This individual will be responsible for playing a critical role in ensuring customer satisfaction by managing the accurate, timely movement of export ocean and air freight shipments. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate with carriers, customers, warehouses, and global partners. Apply online and kickstart your career today!

Pay, Schedule, and Location
  • Starting at $60,000/year
  • Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
  • M-F, 8 hours per day
  • Located in Glendale Heights, Illinois

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Communicate with U.S. exporters, suppliers, foreign agents, and consignees via email and phone.
  • Book cargo with shipping lines, airlines, trucking companies, and consolidators.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years international export experience in Air or Ocean
  • Cargowise experience is an asset
  • DGR certification is an asset
  • Coordinate verbally and in writing with appointed carriers to ensure timely movement.
  • Issue and manage documentation including Dock Receipts and Bills of Lading.
  • File selling rates with the FMC.
  • Prepare and file AES (Export Declaration).
  • Provide exporters, customers, and agents with ongoing shipment status updates.
  • Utilize Excel, Outlook, and other Office Suite tools to support daily operations.
  • Track, trace, and update shipment status daily.
  • Enter data accurately and promptly into internal systems.
  • Maintain effective communication with customers, vendors, internal offices, and coworkers through high‑volume email and phone interaction.
  • Monitor operational reports and take action as needed.
  • Complete accurate and timely billing to customers.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, airlines, trucking companies, and other vendors.
  • Meet departmental and company KPIs related to service, accuracy, and timeliness.
  • Demonstrate a desire to understand process flow and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
  • Report workflow progress and issues to management regularly.
  • Attend mandatory training sessions as required

Requirements and Qualifications
  • Experience in ocean and/or air export operations within freight forwarding or logistics
  • Strong understanding of export documentation, regulatory requirements, and transportation processes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
  • Customer‑focused mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities
  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with carriers, vendors, and customers

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(Salary range based on experience)
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ABOUT ACCURATE PERSONNEL
Do you need your next job fast? Accurate Personnel is here to help! As an industry-leading full-service staffing agency, we have all the tools you need to start earning that next paycheck soon. Send us your application and our team will instantly get to work on finding you the right placement to fit your needs. Accurate Personnel has provided temporary job services and direct hire searches for 45 years. Our expertise has allowed us to grow from a regional Chicagoland office into a nationwide search firm that services over 500 clients while never losing sight of personalized service. Let Accurate work for you. Apply with us today!
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Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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